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Lessons from the Calculator
Artificial Intelligence Reminds Us of How Teachers Felt Years Ago
Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) reminds us of how teachers felt about calculators years ago. Back then, teachers worried that calculators might change how students learned math. Today, some businesses and people at all levels worry about how AI might change their work.
Those students who adopted calculators early on mastered a new tool and cultivated an openness to innovation. This adaptability is crucial in today’s business leaders, driving the implementation of AI and other digital technologies.
Enhancing, Not Replacing the Human
Think of AI as a helpful assistant, similar to a co-pilot in a car. Like the driver, the person is still in charge and makes important decisions, but AI provides help and advice.
Generative AI isn’t here to replace us. Instead, it’s the advanced tools and the people utilizing them that will redefine our work.
When adding AI to business, it’s important to use it correctly. This means ensuring it’s fair and safe and doesn’t cause problems like invading privacy or making unfair decisions. AI should help people think better and solve problems, not take over their jobs.
For businesses that want to use AI, two things are really important. First, clearly plan what you want AI to do in your business. Start with a problem to solve or an opportunity. Second, keep learning and changing because AI and technology are always evolving.
Combining technology with human thinking and creativity is at the heart of digital transformation. It’s about people and how they think as much as it is about technology. Businesses that understand this will do well in the fast-changing world of technology. 🌱
Conclusion
The journey from the initial skepticism around calculators to the widespread acceptance of GenAI in business exemplifies a broader narrative about embracing change.
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Disclaimer: This post was created with the help of AI tools to improve efficiency, required hours of dedicated writing, and contains my experience in the field.
