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AI lacks ability to determine 'importance' for executives, critic argues

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A user on Mastodon argues that AI fundamentally misunderstands the concept of "importance" when it comes to executive decision-making. The user contends that AI can present information but lacks the context or ability to discern what is truly significant. Furthermore, the user criticizes a potential failure to recognize the role of middle management in aggregating expertise, suggesting such a business model is doomed. AI

IMPACT Critiques the perceived overestimation of AI's current capabilities in strategic decision-making for executives.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece by a named credible voice (Mollick) on the capabilities of AI.

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AI lacks ability to determine 'importance' for executives, critic argues

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · TCatInReality ·

    @ carnage4life Mollick's post is fundamentally wrong in saying that # AI can tell execs "...what's important to pay attention to..." AI has zero ability or cont

    @ carnage4life Mollick's post is fundamentally wrong in saying that # AI can tell execs "...what's important to pay attention to..." AI has zero ability or context to decide "importance". What it can do is tell an exec --something-- to pay attention to, and quite convincingly. I …

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