Do I need to rethink my favorite business quote, “culture eats strategy for breakfast,” and update it to something like, “curiosity eats static expertise for breakfast when AI is invited to the table”? Or maybe “AI eats routine (and complexity!)for breakfast when invited”?
I am genuinely amazed by how helpful some of these tools are already, though I’m also a bit scared of where this might take us. I feel fortunate to have had the time to explore AI and generative AI a bit more over the past two years.
It’s been truly fascinating to suddenly find myself, as a one-person company, with what almost feels like a team of new “colleagues” that I can brainstorm with and rely on for some routine tasks (with some hand holding).
For instance, just the other day, I created an engaging podcast, or more accurately, I handed over the core ideas to one of my new “colleagues” and asked it to produce a more fun and easygoing episode from my notes. It was fantastic. I asked another AI to help me with composing a song, and it delivered something perfectly usable. This feels almost surreal, it’s fun, and yet it makes me think hard about where this is all headed.
I realize I don’t fully understand the magnitude of this new AI era. Part of me thinks I should introduce my children to AI concepts so they’re ahead of the curve, prepared for what’s to come. But then I worry, will using these tools too soon mean they miss out on the valuable process of learning, of tackling challenges independently, of feeling that thrill of “I nailed this” when they figure something out on their own? In my view, there’s something about that sense of accomplishment that’s priceless, and I want them to experience that as I did and still do..
One thing that I feel certain about is the fact that we can’t just pull a blanket over ourselves and pretend AI doesn’t exist. Sooner or later, it will impact us, either soft or rough. And I believe that it’s actually better to try to join the process now, to be part of the change, rather than waiting until the wave hits really hard.
As I am not known for being the most patient person on this earth, I’ve often been really frustrated with the slow pace of change in big corporations and the public healthcare system. In those organisations there is some kind of natural resistance around change and new ways of working. But maybe, when it comes to something as transformative as AI, this cautious pace is not entirely a bad thing.
Perhaps this inherent slowness can actually “protect” us from rushing into changes that we don’t fully understand, allowing time for careful consideration,ethical reflection, and a more thoughtful approach to the dramatic shifts AI brings? Who knows..
In the end, AI is here, and it’s already reshaping our world. Rather than letting it define the rules for us, I want to stay curious and keep experimenting. I want to use this technology responsibly, staying engaged as it evolves, with an eye on the bigger picture and the impact it might have on how we learn, work, and connect with each other.
So yes, I’ll keep leaning into the opportunities AI offers, but I’ll also welcome pauses where we can consider how best to navigate this new landscape; probably with curiosity and caution walking side by side.
Until next time, with Vivante sparks,
Åsa
