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The advent of AI ushers in an expanse of prospects for software companies but could also potentially release a torrent of unintended effects, particularly as AI edges closer to artificial general intelligence (AGI). Yet the risk exists that the hype generated around AI may not substantively advance business or leisure.
A study from the Pew Research Center highlights that 52% of Americans express more concern than enthusiasm about AI’s escalating role in their lives, spurred by both sensationalized media narratives and a vague understanding of AI’s tangible impact on everyday existence.
Companies often hastily develop AI features that customers fail to embrace, driven by FOMO. This approach is not only financially burdensome, as AI integration isn’t cheap, but it could also damage a brand’s reputation.
Investing resources in unwanted AI tools diverts attention from developing features that truly resonate with customers, representing a missed opportunity for both the company and its clientele.
Companies must maneuver the delicate balance between innovative AI solutions and the real needs of customers, which range from early adopters to those resistant to change, from casual users to technical experts.
Technological innovations, especially in AI, are genuine and advancing, but their integration into the real economy is often slower than tech companies anticipate. Smartphones, for example, took decades to achieve widespread adoption.
Despite groundbreaking tech developments, the pace at which the general public adopts new innovations is gradual. Notable is the modest uptake of AI chatbots even amid significant exposure and promotion.
Public adoption of technological advancements aligns with specific criteria: affordability, user-friendliness, omnipresence, and dependability. Breakthrough technologies like GPT-4 are subject to these same consumer standards and adoption rates.
As developers create AI-driven features, they must prioritize customer-focused innovation. This involves recognizing the diverse needs of various customer segments and delivering a tailored experience that is both straightforward and effective.
Through ‘Thoughtful AI,’ companies can use AI as a foundational element to deliver features that are easy to use, powerful, and engaging, ensuring that customers return and find value in these innovations again and again.
In the era of the innovator’s dilemma, companies must innovate while making AI benefits understandable and applicable to daily customer workflows. AI adoption should revolve around customer needs, possibly through co-creating solutions with them, thereby enabling impactful and relevant product advancements.
Remember, innovation must meet present needs while paving the way for future solutions.
*Oji Udezue is the Chief Product Officer at [Typeform](https://www.typeform.com/).*
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