How Organisations are Getting AI Wrong

Dr. Michael Kollo, CEO of Evolved.AI, addresses the common mistakes organisations make with AI adoption. He highlights that AI is often misunderstood as a purely technological tool rather than a strategic business enabler. This misunderstanding leads to a misalignment between AI initiatives and broader business goals, often relegating AI projects to the IT department instead of embedding them within core business functions. Michael emphasises the importance of decentralised AI adoption, where multiple teams across an organisation develop AI expertise, rather than relying on a central team to drive AI initiatives.

Michael also discusses the challenges organisations face when integrating AI, particularly around employee adoption and the organisational culture. He pointed out that while AI tools like copilot systems can significantly improve efficiency, especially among less experienced employees, more seasoned workers often resist these tools, fearing a loss of autonomy or job security. This resistance is exacerbated by the negative narratives…