AI: The New Operating System for Personal and Business Realities
Is AI another passing trend, or is it laying the foundation for completely reimagining our lives and work?
Some might interpret our measured approach to artificial intelligence as a lack of enthusiasm, but nothing could be further from the truth. We don’t plaster “AI” on every slide to follow trends. That doesn’t mean we’re ignoring it, holding back on investments, or failing to scale its use. Instead, we’re focused on measurable, sustainable, and—most importantly—transformative outcomes.
The rise of multimodal large language models (LLMs), popularized by OpenAI, marks an actual turning point. However, the AI hype cycle has already peaked, much like Bitcoin did when it hit the mainstream1. Once the noise fades, the real opportunities emerge—but the window to lead narrows. AI isn’t just another technology; it’s becoming the new operating system for personal and business realities, redefining how we work, interact, and create value2. It’s a shift that could surpass even the smartphone revolution's impact.
How do you see AI reshaping your field? What’s your next move to stay ahead?
From Monolithic Data to Fluid Data: The Next Business Leaders Know How to Make It Liquid
Over the last decade, companies have raced to collect data, but much of it sits idle in siloed systems—digital graveyards that add complexity without value3.
The real innovators treat data as a fluid currency: dynamic, actionable, and transformative. This shift is reminiscent of the gold rush, but today’s winners aren’t digging for gold—they’re building the infrastructure and shelves for others to thrive in this new economy. By converting data into ecosystems, they unlock insights that fuel innovative business models.
This shift is already visible in some of the most forward-thinking organizations. We’re not far from seeing the first billion-dollar, single-person company—an individual leveraging AI to scale operations, monetize data, and create immense value?. Factories today, for instance, are being run by only a handful of people, yet they’re responsible for billions in value transfers.
Do you think one-person unicorns are the future? Could you or someone you know be the next one?
Application-to-Application and Microtransactions: Reinventing Industries
AI drives a new paradigm: application-to-application (A2A) interactions and microtransaction ecosystems. This shift is pushing industries from being product-centric to becoming data-first organizations.
Take traditionally "vanilla" sectors like footwear, automobiles, and coffee. These are no longer just products:
These products are no longer static. They’ve become dynamic nodes in interconnected, data-driven value chains. This shift may be the most significant transformation in consumption and production models since the Industrial Revolution. It’s changing how companies think about value creation—and what they sell.
What industry do you think will be disrupted next? How is your company preparing for this?
Leading Through Transformation: An Art and a Science
As AI matures, the window to lead this transformation is closing fast. The noise surrounding AI is loud, but the real challenge is turning hype into substance.
Changing an organization culturally takes time—years, not months. Yet some industries remain drawn to the "shiny object" instead of focusing on long-term impact. Successful companies aren’t just adopting AI; they’re building the teams, processes, and platforms that enable measurable results.
Look at digital twin projects in manufacturing? or how R&D teams are accelerating small-series production and testing. These aren’t just concepts—they’re delivering tangible benefits today. The formula is straightforward:
This isn’t just a technological upgrade; it’s a complete reimagining of value creation and delivery. As AI becomes the backbone of personal and business realities, the new winners will be those who transition to genuine data-first organizations.
New winners and losers will emerge. Success won’t depend on how much cash is thrown at AI projects or a company's chosen platform. It will hinge on whether an organization’s culture evolves to embrace data at its core.
Where does your organization stand in this transformation? Are you ready to lead, or are you at risk of being left behind?
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5 天前Haider ALLEG I only use AI for one thing but it is a gamechanger. I use AI to produce probing questions that I use in meetings with experts whose fields I am not versed in.