What it really means to be an AI-first organization

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There is no shortage of companies calling themselves AI-first right now, but far fewer are built to operate that way. The next phase of the AI-first era is about to produce its first real casualties: companies that confuse access to AI with a strategy for AI. Rewiring how organizations work, how decisions get made, and how they compete is harder, and many companies have not done it. It is the discipline to build an organization that can compete, adapt, and lead in a different era. Don’t miss part 2 of this article to learn how to overcome the challenges of becoming an AI-first company.