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Human + machine
249 pages
An urgent, visionary guide to navigating the paradigm shift of artificial intelligence in the modern workplace.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into the boardroom of tomorrow. It moves at a brisk, urgent pace, mirroring the rapid technological shifts it describes, yet maintains a clear, authoritative tone that grounds the reader in practical realities. The atmosphere is dynamic and anticipatory, replacing the dread of automation with an empowering vision of human-machine collaboration. The prose is sharp and illustrative, breaking down complex paradigm shifts into fluid, adaptive business strategies. It traces an arc from the initial shock of disruption to a confident readiness for the future. This is a vital read for forward-thinking professionals, business leaders, and tech enthusiasts who want to harness the power of innovation rather than be left behind.
- Mood
- professional
- visionary
- dynamic
- anticipatory
- Tone
- urgent
- authoritative
- forward-looking
- pragmatic
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- technological transformation · human-machine collaboration · the future of work · business innovation
- The writing
- Clear, illustrative, and business-oriented, designed to demystify complex technological shifts.
- The arc
- Moves from a sense of urgent disruption to an empowering vision of collaborative potential.
- Who it's for
- Forward-thinking business leaders, tech enthusiasts, and professionals eager to understand and leverage the AI revolution.
About the book
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how we work right now. Are you ready? In the past, robots were typically large pieces of machinery, sectioned off from human workers to perform precise, mechanical tasks on an assembly line. But now, bots and other AI technologies go far beyond this in augmenting human capabilities--not just robots on the factory floor of an auto plant, but algorithms in the back office of a healthcare insurer and chatbots interacting with retail customers. Unlike any software tool or service that's come before, artificial intelligence has the power to profoundly change the very nature of work itself--and this is happening in all kinds of enterprises and across all functions of the organization. There's a current and growing imperative: businesses that understand how to harness AI can surge ahead, while those who neglect it are in danger of being left behind. In Human + Machine, Accenture technology leaders H. James Wilson and Paul R. Daugherty vividly illustrate how AI is redefining work and the economy. At the core of this paradigm shift is the transformation of business processes--all the step-by-step tasks that take place within an organization, from operations to customer service to workers' own personal productivity habits. As humans and smart machines collaborate ever more closely, work processes become more fluid and adaptive, enabling companies to change them on the fly--or completely reimagine them.--
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