What AI is actually good for
Building custom AI agents, rather than just using off-the-shelf chatbots, has revealed their limitations and the gap in executive understanding. The author emphasizes that AI's true value lies not in productivity gains but in enhancing judgment and decision-making. By training agents on personal workflows, communication styles, and institutional knowledge, they can act as sophisticated thinking partners, challenging assumptions and refining strategic output. AI
IMPACT Custom AI agents can serve as sophisticated thinking partners, enhancing executive judgment and strategic decision-making beyond basic productivity gains.