Extract from Sam Bock’s article “Making an AI-Enabled Future Your Reality: Guidance from AI Visionaries”
We all have big hopes and dreams when it comes to what AI can deliver in the short-term and well into the future. But dreams don’t make themselves.
What goes into putting AI into practice—mindful of its strengths and weaknesses, and ready to adapt accordingly? How can individuals who are passionate about this technology help make those dreams a reality for their teams? Where should they start?
Thankfully, our 2024 cohort of AI Visionaries has a lot to say on this subject.
Invest in Building Trust with Customers and Colleagues
By now, you know the potential of artificial intelligence. You are aware of the opportunities it presents to make your team’s work more efficient, more insightful, and, frankly, maybe a little more enjoyable.
But any still-hesitant stakeholders stand between you and implementing the AI you’ve got your eye on.
According to our AI Visionaries, building trust among those stakeholders—whether they’re internal or external—is essential to innovating with AI. Make sure you invest plenty of time and patience in this step; it can enable even better outcomes down the road.
