The Year 2023 was typified by consumers and companies alike becoming enthralled with the possibilities of artificial intelligence: from generative AI that unlocked new levels of creativity and productivity, to delegative and autonomous workflows that are ushering in scale like never before seen. Is 2024 the year business becomes serious about synthetics?
French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte once famously advised to "never interrupt an enemy when they are in the process of destroying themselves." The continuing drama surrounding the unmaking of OpenAI reveals that a tragic combination of two competing directions now predictably threatens the future of artificial intelligence.
In the fog of war, uncertainty confounds generals into a condition of caution, depriving them of the boldness needed for victory. As the global economy remains murky, businesses are also tempted into critical hesitancy that deny them success. Yet, the rewards are always correlated to the risks undertaken.
As the volatile global business landscape evolves through the post-pandemic period, labor disruptions (strikes, layoffs, and resignations) will be a recurring challenge. Rather than being destabilized by these developments, five deconstructions of your strategy can help you become even more effective.