Paul Welty, PhD AI, WORK, AND STAYING HUMAN

AI drives innovation, profits, and efficiency.

AI drives innovation, profits, and efficiency.
Unlock innovation and profits with AI by empowering employees and prioritizing human-centered decision-making for a more efficient workplace.

The key insights from this article are that AI can be used by managers and leaders to make their employees’ work more enjoyable and to arm them with real-time market insights for confident decision-making. It is important to put humans at the center and prioritize the human side of innovation alongside technology. Establishing responsible AI governance and ensuring fairness and transparency in AI decisions is crucial. AI can drive innovation and profits while enabling people to do their best work, rather than substituting talent.

Original article: 6 Ways Leaders Are Using AI To Drive Innovation In The Workplace


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