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The 1-Hour Test That Shows Where AI Will Actually Pay Off
Many AI tools work exactly as designed yet deliver little value because they add friction to the way people actually work instead of removing it.
Matt Domo served as GM of Amazon SimpleDB, AWS's first database service and advises executives on closing the gap between AI investment and outcomes. He is the author of Everybody Wins and the chairman of the Space Force Association. As CEO of FifthVantage, he advises Fortune 500 leadership teams.
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