Welcome to the Artificial Intelligence Podcast with Jonathan Green! In this episode, we explore how businesses can safeguard their future with AI, featuring our special guest, Brian Childress, a fractional CTO with deep expertise in technology integration.

Brian provides valuable insights into the growing concerns of businesses wondering how AI will impact their industries and whether they are at risk of being replaced by AI-driven solutions. He discusses how to “AI-proof” your business and offers practical strategies for integrating AI in ways that enhance rather than replace human roles.

Notable Quotes:

• “AI is everywhere, but the biggest concern for many businesses is whether they’ll still have a business in five to ten years.” - [Brian Childress]
• “Start with the business value. Look for inefficiencies and tasks that can be streamlined with AI, but don’t rush to replace people.” - [Brian Childress]
• “If we focus on solving employee boredom by removing mundane tasks, we can raise both morale and productivity.” - [Jonathan Green]
• “Let’s look at your business processes first, then find the right tools—don’t just adopt AI because everyone says you should.” - [Brian Childress]

Brian emphasizes the importance of first identifying inefficiencies within the business and selecting AI tools that address those specific issues. He warns against the hype of adopting AI for the sake of it, recommending a thoughtful, problem-solving approach. Brian also highlights the value of collaboration between AI consultants and CTOs, suggesting they work together to implement AI solutions that truly benefit the organization.

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• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-childress/

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