Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere right now. It promises round-the-clock availability, lightning-fast processing, and the dream of complete automation. The appeal is obvious: a machine that never sleeps and scales faster than any team of people ever could.

But beneath the excitement lies a set of sobering realities. Companies are pouring billions into AI with little profit in sight. The pursuit of “AGI” often means putting all our eggs in one very fragile basket. And the vast resources (electricity, hardware, and human talent) needed to keep these systems running, raise serious questions about sustainability.

What companies often forget in their quest for profits is that people don't actually want to talk to machines. They want to feel seen, heard, and respected. This is where human intelligence (HI) comes in. Research from Accenture and QuantumBlack shows that the organizations breaking ahead aren't the ones chasing AI alone, but by those practicing a combination of intelligences. What possibilities unfold when artificial and human intelligence work side by side?

AI can crunch the data, but only humans can interpret it with real creativity and imagination. Together, they form a partnership that drives real innovation and lasting value. The future is not about AI replacing us, it's created with AI amplifying us.

If you'd like your team to explore these insights further, contact us to schedule “The Promise and Peril of AI” speech for your next event or workshop.