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Reimagining Software
Adoption in an
AI-Enabled World
M E M B E R R E S O U R C E S
A
little over 10,000 days ago, Bill Gates, while
leading Microsoft, wrote a memo to his leadership
team titled 'The Internet Tidal Wave.' In it, he
forecasted the 20-year trajectory for Microsoft
and the broader technological landscapes.
"In the next 20 years the improvement
in computer power will be outpaced
by the exponential improvements in
communications networks. The combination
of these elements will have a fundamental
impact on work, learning and play. Great
software products will be crucial to delivering
the benefits of these advances. Both the variety
and volume of the software will increase."
Decades later, we witness Gates' vision being prescient as
technology has profoundly reshaped our daily spheres. As we stand at
another pivotal juncture, we must ponder: Is Generative AI poised to be
the next transformative wave in how we approach our work?
According to a study titled "Building the AI-Powered
Organization," AI is projected to contribute $13 trillion to the global
economy over the next decade. However, only 8% of businesses engage
in core practices supporting widespread AI adoption, indicating a vast
opportunity for leveraging large language models (LLMs).
AI algorithms have the potential to bolster human creativity. In
"Reimagining Creativity and AI to Boost Enterprise Adoption,"
the author argues that AI is not yet a stand-alone creator. Still, it
assists humans in data creation, analysis, and creative processes.
Large Language Models (LLMs) can enhance human creativity and
productivity.
Moreover, technology may greatly impact decision-making and
productivity within organizations. To achieve this, importance must be
placed on having a data-friendly ecosystem with unified standards and
by Abhijat Saraswat
