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TECHNOLOGY
/ As AI hype intensifies, many companies risk overinvesting in automation while underinvesting in the data, processes, and people that drive real results.
The fascination with AI is turning into panic as workers fear losing their job and organizations wrestle with how much to invest in this new technology in order to stay ahead of the curve while trying to justify that investment with solid ROI.
Most headlines and narratives around AI centers around hype-driven ‘worst case scenarios’ or euphoric ‘best case outcomes’.
The noise has gotten so loud that it’s difficult to get an accurate perspective on what’s working, where the real pitfalls are and how much to invest in this new technology.
Here’s what companies might be overlooking.
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