We might assume that top AI executives use artificial intelligence in a very sophisticated way, but that’s not always the case. For example, Openai CEO Sam Altman relies on AI for everyday tasks such as email and document summary.
“I use (AI) in a boring way,” Altman said last month in a rethinking podcast by Wharton psychologist Adam Grant. “I use it like, “Please help me handle everything about this email” or “Please help me summarize this document.” ”
Altman is not alone. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is using an AI chatbot to help draft written content, as mentioned at the wired event in December. Meanwhile, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella uses Outlook’s AI capabilities to organize and prioritize inboxes.
Despite leading the AI industry, the personal use of AI by these executives reflects that of many experts. According to a Gallup survey last year, the most common uses of AI chatbots include idea generation, information integration, and automation of everyday tasks.
The Future of AI: From Assistant to Agents
Altman acknowledges that the impact of AI across the industry is still evolving. In a blog post in January, he pointed out AI “agents” as the next big step model that can handle multi-step tasks with minimal user input.
Openai took a step in this direction with the operator. It launched last month the ChatGPT feature, which allows you to automate tasks such as vacation planning, filling out forms, booking, and grocery ordering. Other tech giants, including Google, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, and Anthropic, are also developing similar AI-powered agents. CNBC reports.
“Imagine this agent can do almost anything that a software engineer from a top company with years of experience can do,” writes Altman. However, he pointed out that these agents were not perfect. They need human supervision, they fight several tasks and are not the source of groundbreaking new ideas.
For now, AI adoption in the workplace remains relatively low. A January report from McKinsey & Company found that currently only about 13% of US employees use AI in their workplaces. But as AI agents become more capable, that number could raise the way people across the industry interact with technology in their daily lives.
