AI Replacing You? Remember the Last Tech Hype Cycles?

Alright fellow AI enthusiasts, saddle up because we’re about to take a wild ride through the AI wonderland of what’s real and what’s AI fear mongering! 🎢

You know how everyone and their grandma is gushing about AI agents, generative AI, AI this and that, pretty much anything any MBA marketing wonk can throw at their product marketing these days has “AI in it?” Well, hold onto your hats because we’re about to burst that bubble faster than you can say “ChatGPT, please write me a sonnet about blockchain that someone might find entertaining.”

The Great AI Illusion – Marketing or Puffery?

So, here’s the deal: Most suits in the boardroom think AI is going to be their golden ticket to a leaner, meaner workforce. They’re dreaming of robots doing all the work while they kick back and count their Benjamin’s. Hate to break it to ya, but that’s not exactly how this AI rodeo’s gonna play out.

Sure, AI might take over some of the mind-numbing tasks that make us want to headbutt our keyboards. But if automation alone was the key to skyrocketing productivity, we’d all be working 2-hour weeks by now thanks to cloud computing and those oh-so-fancy robotic process automation tools.

The Productivity Paradox

Let’s take a stroll down memory lane, shall we? Remember when PCs and then the “worldwide information highway” hit the scene? It was like giving steroids to the Energizer Bunny. Suddenly, everyone with a dial-up connection and basic computer skills had the world at their fingertips. Productivity went through the roof… hitting a whopping 3% annual growth! Yeah – 3%!!!

Fast forward to today, and we’re crawling along at a snail’s pace of 1.5% growth. It’s like we’ve all collectively decided to take a siesta.

The AI Revolution: It’s Not What You Think

Now, here’s where it gets juicy. My pals James, Julie, Billy Jean and I have been cooking up a report that’ll make your head spin faster than a fidget spinner on Red Bull. We’re talking about a little something we like to call “AI technology.”

Picture this: 8 billion people, armed with AI interfaces and agents, ready to conquer the world with nothing but their intentions and a snazzy AI sidekick. It’s like giving everyone their own personal Iron Man suit, minus the cool factor of Robert Downey Jr.

The Knowledge Economy 2.0

Forget everything you thought you knew about knowledge management. We’re about to enter a brave new world where companies will be harvesting knowledge like it’s going out of style. We’re talking AI knowledge loops, enterprise knowledge graphs, and enough jargon to make even the most seasoned consultant’s head explode.

But here’s the kicker: This isn’t just about fancy tech. It’s about empowering people to do more, be more, and achieve more. It’s like giving everyone a supercharged brain boost, minus the questionable side effects of energy drinks.

The Bottom Line

So, what’s the moral of this AI fairy tale? 

Don’t get caught up in the hype of magical AI tools that promise to solve all your problems. Instead, roll up your sleeves and get ready to do the hard work of capturing knowledge, deploying killer apps, and building AI interfaces that’ll make your employees and customers feel like they’ve just been bitten by a radioactive spider.

Remember, folks: In the world of AI, it’s not about replacing humans. It’s about creating a dream team of humans and machines that’ll make the Avengers look like a bunch of amateurs. Look out Thanos!

Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’m off to teach my AI assistant how to make the perfect cup of coffee. Because let’s face it, that’s the real game-changer we’ve all been waiting for. ☕️🤖

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David is an investor and executive director at Sentia AI, a next generation AI sales enablement technology company and Salesforce partner. Dave’s passion for helping people with their AI, sales, marketing, business strategy, startup growth and strategic planning has taken him across the globe and spans numerous industries. You can follow him on Twitter LinkedIn or Sentia AI.
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