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Managerial belief, not just AI, drives value in startups, paper finds

A recent paper suggests that the actual value derived from AI within organizations is primarily determined by managerial understanding and belief in its utility. The research, highlighted by Ethan Mollick on Bluesky, indicates that effective AI adoption hinges on leadership's conviction and their approach to integrating the technology. This perspective emphasizes the human element in realizing AI's potential, rather than solely focusing on the technology itself. AI

IMPACT Highlights the critical role of management and belief in AI adoption, suggesting a focus on leadership training for effective AI integration.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece by a named credible voice discussing a research paper.

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Managerial belief, not just AI, drives value in startups, paper finds

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  1. Bluesky Jetstream — AI desk TIER_1 English(EN) · emollick.bsky.social ·

    Managers, and their belief in the value of AI & how to use it, determines the value they actually get from AI.

    Managers, and their belief in the value of AI & how to use it, determines the value they actually get from AI. Neat paper looking at startups. papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers....