Managers who use AI will replace managers who don’t, says an IBM exec
AI-savvy managers will outpace their peers, warns IBM's Rob Thomas. Discover how embracing AI can redefine leadership success.
“Rob Thomas, the chief commercial officer at IBM, said managers who use AI will replace managers who don’t.”
(https://www.businessinsider.com/ibm-managers-who-use-ai-will-replace-those-who-dont-2023-5)
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