The Switchbar is a leadership platform featuring Carlos Vargas, Howard Houghton, and Paul Lewis. The recent discussion delved into the impact of AI over the past six months, categorizing individuals into distracted, non-technical, and AI-focused groups. The emphasis was on initiating small and measurable AI projects, acknowledging the rising risks while fostering optimism for the future. Boards are encouraged to seek insights from tech leaders on AI lessons learned and future applications, stressing the need to strike a balance between risks and beneficial use cases in the ever-evolving AI landscape.