Paul Daugherty, the CTO of Accenture, emphasized the importance of investing in people rather than just technology when it comes to adapting businesses to AI. He believes that businesses need to focus on helping their employees adapt to the changes that AI will bring to the workplace. Daugherty stated that there is no AI-ready workforce that can be hired in the future, so it is crucial to develop the existing workforce. Critical thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving were highlighted as key skills for workers in the AI age during a panel discussion at the Fortune Brainstorm AI conference. Daugherty emphasized the need for smart prompts and human involvement in the AI process to ensure effective use of the technology. He acknowledged that job consolidation will occur as AI adoption increases, leading to fewer people being needed for certain tasks. However, he expressed concern for the jobs of those who won’t be using generative AI. The Fortune Brainstorm AI conference covered various topics, including the OpenAI meltdown, the financial implications of using AI, and the potential for AI coaches to submit essays to teachers.
