In this episode, you'll learn about the current state of AI adoption in business and why many organizations are slow to embrace this transformative technology. We dive deep into the key barriers including lack of understanding, unclear ROI, security concerns, and implementation challenges that companies face when adopting AI.

You'll discover practical insights on how businesses can start their AI journey through education, testing, and strategic implementation, along with real examples of both successful and unsuccessful adoption cases. We also explore the critical role of leadership buy-in and the importance of having a clear AI strategy that aligns with business goals.

Timestamp of our conversation

0:00 - Introduction and show overview

2:15 - Why AI adoption is slow: knowledge gaps and ROI concerns

8:40 - Challenges with enterprise AI tools and employee training

15:30 - Discussion of McKinsey's AI adoption study

19:45 - Barriers to AI implementation and business integration

24:20 - Recommendations for businesses starting with AI

Article on problems with Microsoft Copilot adoption:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/quickerbettertech/2024/01/26/why-you-should-stay-away-from-microsoft-copilot-pro-this-year/

Mckinsey's The state of AI in early 2024: https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/quantumblack/our-insights/the-state-of-ai