Gotts warns that organizations banning AI/GPT are shortsighted and risk a "Stealth GPT" situation where employees use the technology without approval due to its overwhelming ROI. He also mentions the potential for an "innovation brain drain" if innovative employees leave due to frustration over not being able to use AI/GPT. Gotts advises executives to approve the use of AI/GPT in controlled pilots, staffed by innovative individuals eager to use the technology. He emphasizes the need for strategy over technology in successfully implementing AI/GPT.
Key takeaways:
- AI/GPT is not going to replace jobs right now, but it is a productivity enhancer and will disrupt jobs, companies and industries in the long term.
- AI/GPT is very effective at solving puzzles when given all the puzzle pieces, and can be seen as a very fast intern that can produce great results when well delegated.
- Adoption of AI at a corporate level is slow, with many companies hesitant due to fears about security threats, lack of skills, integration issues, and lack of a unified data strategy.
- Despite corporate hesitancy, many employees are using AI/GPT due to its powerful ROI, putting both employees and employers at risk. Executives should approve the use of AI/GPT in controlled pilots to mitigate these risks and ensure their organizations stay competitive.