No Bullsh!t Leadership AI Won’t Replace You, But Leaders Who Master it Will! with James Killick
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Nov 18, 2025 In this lively discussion, James Killick, an AI strategist with a decade of experience in embedding AI into practical applications, shares his insights on the realities of AI adoption. He emphasizes the importance of keeping humans in the loop due to AI's unpredictable errors and recommends starting automation in marketing and sales. Killick also highlights the 80–90% failure rate of corporate AI initiatives and explains how leaders can augment productivity rather than just cut jobs. He encourages leaders to train their staff and use AI creatively to harness its full potential.
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Unpredictable Hallucinations Are Real
- Large language models can hallucinate unpredictably, so you never know when results will be wrong.
- Keep humans in the loop because AI can confidently present false information as fact.
AI Fabricated A Personal Detail
- James tested Martin's profile with Claude and got a false claim that Martin was a law dropout.
- This example shows how AI can invent convincing but incorrect personal details.
Solve Problems Before Buying Tech
- Start AI work by finding real business problems, not by shoehorning flashy solutions.
- Amplify what you already do well or solve a bottleneck instead of chasing trending features.