Let’s cut through the Skynet-flavored noise for a second.
AI isn’t here to steal your job—or your soul.
It’s here to help you sell more, serve better, and move faster.
Like Oren Etzioni (AI OG) says,
“It’s a power tool. Handle with care, or yeah—you might nick a finger.”
So… Friend or Foe in the Workplace?
Depends.
If you’re using AI to write emails, analyze calls, or pre-qualify leads while your competitors are still manually updating CRMs?
You win.
“You won’t get replaced by AI. You’ll get replaced by someone using it better than you.”
Mic drop.
A Quick Throwback for Context
Oren was the first guy at Harvard to major in Computer Science. Back then, they thought it might be a fad.
Spoiler: It wasn’t.
Today, he’s helping businesses blend AI with human intelligence like it’s a damn art form.
Let’s Bust a Few AI Myths While We’re Here:
AI is evil? Relax. It’s not sentient.
AI is unbiased? Nope. It mirrors your messy data.
AI is plug-n-play perfect? Not even close. Double-check everything.
“Don’t confuse a clear view with a short journey,” Oren warns.
Where AI Actually Shines for Business:
Practicing sales calls (with AI as your fake angry prospect)
Speeding up hiring by 10x (and skipping the flaky interviews)
Auto-generating insights from call transcripts (bye-bye manual tagging)
Boosting accessibility for underserved teams
Real Talk: Transparency + Guardrails Matter
The future of AI needs:
Off-switches
Ethical guidelines
Smart humans in the loop
Because no one wants their AI assistant accidentally booking them on a hit list or a cruise.
The Big Picture?
AI isn’t a threat. It’s a lever.
But only if you know how to pull it.
So…
Are you experimenting with AI yet—or watching others outpace you while you wait?
