AI is everywhere. But what’s the difference between AI and real wisdom? Episode 21 of Faithful on the Clock answers that question and walks you through four things to look for when selecting AI for your business. 

Timestamps:

[00:05] - Intro

[00:40] - AI is everywhere and the industry is experiencing insane growth.

[01:30] - Definition of AI

[02:19] - Differentiation between AI and wisdom; AI never will be truly “wise”.

[03:07] - 3 examples of situations where wisdom, not AI, has to take over

[04:53] - AI enables “cans”, while wisdom deals with the “shoulds”. 

[05:43] - Wisdom comes from God, and you can ask for it. God will not find fault when you make the request.

[07:01] - Lots of people use AI as part of risk management, but you cannot idolize the tool. Always ask God for guidance, because He can turn even the best-laid plans to dust.

[08:37] - What should you consider when choosing AI?

[08:59] - Evaluation Point #1: How the AI was constructed

[09:47] - Evaluation Point #2: Whether the solution truly will fit your company, including the ability to scale, be flexible, and meet your “shoulds”

[11:06] -Evaluation Point #3: How often the AI will need updating

[11:42] - Evaluation Point #4 - Overall cost

[12:06] - Using AI well starts with taking a step back and using wisdom to agree to your purpose. Be truthful and transparent about the why and how of your AI use.

[13:47] - Prayer

[14:33] - Outro/what’s coming up next

Key takeaways:

• Artificial intelligence is everywhere, but it is just the use of technology to gather data and complete tasks. It is not the same as wisdom, which is applying the information you have in a way that differentiates between right and wrong.
• Tweaking premade articles, choosing whether to tell someone they have a disease, or deciding whether to keep on an employee with lagging performance all are examples where you need to exercise wisdom after receiving input from an AI tool.
• AI can get you through “can”. It cannot deal with “should”. Applying AI without understanding the rationale or pros/cons is inappropriate.
• Wisdom comes from God, and you can boldly ask for it just as King Solomon did.
• People often turn to AI as a form of risk management, but God can thwart every plan or trend you see in the blink of an eye. So it’s critical to ask for His guidance instead of trusting entirely in the tool.
• To choose a good AI, look at 1) how the AI was constructed, 2) how the solution will fit your company (including scalability/flexibility), 3) how often the AI will need updating/support, and 4) the overall cost.
• Companies get into trouble with AI for not being transparent. Always communicate with people about why and how you use your tools.

Relevant Links:

Global Artificial Intelligence Market Size 2021 Rise at 35.6% CAGR, Will Grow to USD 299.64 Billion by 2026: Facts & Factors

CTAs:

• When considering AI, first identify your purpose and evaluate whether what you aim to do is ethically and morally proper.
• Use the points identified in the show to select AI tools that can work for you.
• Communicate clearly and often about your AI intent and behaviors.

What’s coming up next:

Most leaders and businesses set OKRs. But what about resolutions? Episode 22 of Faithful on the Clock differentiates between the two, highlights how setting personal and company resolutions can make a huge influence on your organization’s trajectory, and outlines tips for keeping the resolutions you make.