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Podcast: Business of Tech: Daily 10-Minute IT Services Insights
Episode: AI to Drive 50% of Business Decisions by 2027; SMBs Struggle with Skills and Adoption
Description: Gartner predicts that by 2027, artificial intelligence (AI) will be responsible for half of all business decisions, either through full automation or partial augmentation. This shift is driven by the increasing pressure on technology companies to deliver returns on their AI investments, with small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) rapidly adopting these tools. However, a significant skills gap remains, as 95% of SMBs report needing more training to effectively utilize AI. The report emphasizes the importance of human oversight to ensure data quality and governance, suggesting that companies prioritizing AI literacy training could see revenue increases of up to 20%.Despite...