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26 leaders discuss the shifting attitude toward AI

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Why This Matters

The shifting attitudes toward AI highlight its growing importance as a fundamental component of business strategy and innovation. As acceptance and understanding evolve, companies and consumers alike are recognizing AI as essential for competitive advantage and operational efficiency. This change signals a new era where AI integration is no longer optional but a standard part of technological advancement.

Key Takeaways

AI is becoming table stakes. Artificial intelligence is constantly in the news, and it’s one of the most talked about topics among our Fast Company Impact Council members. Its use and acceptance levels are changing daily, with company direction on how to approach it changing alongside that. Boards, leadership, teams, and customers are also reassessing AI usage in the workplace and in the work product. We asked our Impact Council members what kinds of attitude changes toward AI they are seeing in their ecosystem. This question drew an onslaught of replies—clearly a topic everyone has thoughts about. We are sharing 26 of their responses, ranging from the theoretical to unusual use cases.