AI Adoption Is a Trap (dentro.de)

The article asserts that widespread AI adoption poses a significant risk for organizations by potentially locking them into existing structures rather than enabling future-ready transformations. While implementing AI can yield immediate productivity gains, the author warns that this focus on optimizing current workflows may hinder a company's ability to adapt to the profound changes AI will bring to value creation and decision-making processes. As organizations encode current practices into AI systems, they risk cementing themselves in roles and structures that could soon become obsolete. This “trap” is compounded by a broader organizational capacity issue; the resources dedicated to current AI deployments often detract from the strategic foresight needed for true transformation. The piece emphasizes the importance of developing an AI-literate leadership capable of envisioning an AI-native future. While consulting firms typically promote adoption, they do not emphasize the necessity of understanding the technology's transformational potential. The author advocates for creating dedicated teams that can simultaneously optimize current processes and design innovative, AI-driven business models to ensure long-term adaptability and success.