AI Paradox Report: Early Adopters' Dilemma

A new Pew study highlights growing skepticism around AI in everyday life. Half of Americans report they’re more concerned than excited—a noticeable increase since 2021. As AI adoption accelerates, trust and transparency will be critical to bridging this gap. How are you addressing AI concerns with your teams, clients, or communities? https://lnkd.in/efHXDDrz

During the last few years, I have interacted with folks all over the world who had a lot of questions around the disruption caused by AI. When it comes to rapid spread of AI systems in research, I came across 4 categories of individuals: 1. The Doomsday Believers 2. The Nonchalant 3. The Early Adopters 4. Those that take Thoughtful Pauses (the smallest cohort) I believe I am straddling categories 3 and 4 (more towards category 4 recently). While, I fully support new ideas, innovation and adoption of #AI in research, I also believe recent human history has taught us to take frequent pauses along the way to ensure that we are not losing the most important element, i.e. the '#humanindata! This is my first blog on the topic. Looking forward to hear feedback and thoughts.

HBR Early Adopters of Gen AI in Hong Kong Light the Way to Broader Implementation (Report downloadable) The advent of generative AI (gen AI) marked a watershed moment in the global business landscape. It’s arguable whether any recent technological development has garnered so much attention so quickly, and businesses around the world lost no time experimenting with potential use cases and piloting. Early adopters of gen AI are deriving positive business outcomes from established use cases. In November 2024, Harvard Business Review Analytic Services conducted a survey of 682 members of the Harvard Business Review global audience who are familiar with their organization’s current state regarding the use of gen AI and decisions about it. https://lnkd.in/g32P8hZX

AI seems to be everywhere—but are people turning to it for financial advice? Yes and no. While AI use is climbing and 7% of adults today rely on it, up from just 3% in 2024, trust is still low, especially among older generations. In our latest blog, Trey Waters, Senior Manager, Financial Services Solutions and Marisa Jackson Walster, Vice President, Financial Services Solutions, unpack who the early adopters are and what it will take to build real confidence in #AI. 🔗 Read the full piece: https://hubs.li/Q03N6JjR0 #FinancialHealth #Innovation #AI #Research #FinHealth

Who's using AI for financial advice? Thoughtful blog post below from my colleagues on the topic, using Financial Health Pulse data. Usage may be rising fast, but given low levels of trust, will it hit a ceiling soon?

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If you want to get better with Gen-AI, figure out the exact size of the problem AI can solve for you. 

AI isn’t here to replace you—it’s here to reveal you. When you use AI for their side hustle, they discover ideas they didn’t even know were inside them. Why? Because your brain’s imagination network lights up when AI reflects back what you input. Suddenly, the half-formed thought in your head looks like a product. So if you’ve been thinking you’re ‘not the creative type,’ test this once. AI won’t show you its genius—it’ll show you yours. https://lnkd.in/eT7_JeFE

1 million early adopters and counting ⬆️ #BingXAIMaster is redefining what's possible in the world of AI innovation. Discover how it's shaping the future👇 https://lnkd.in/gUCswrs3

As AI becomes embedded in every decision, product, and customer interaction, the real question isn’t how fast organizations can adopt it, but how confidently their stakeholders can trust it. In our latest article from the Fall 2025 Jabian Journal, we explore why building trust in AI is becoming the new competitive advantage and what leaders can do about it. https://ow.ly/6NyJ50XfxpW