The Forces That Shape AI’s Uneven Progress
AI-driven automation typically progresses through three stages: assist, reshape, and replace. But AI’s impact on work follows an uneven path: It excels at some tasks while struggling with others. Forces like judgment, human assurance, regulation, and error tolerance can either accelerate or slow this progression. Leaders who understand these friction points can better anticipate where change will happen fast and where human roles will remain essential, enabling more strategic workforce planning.
