
Many people perceive artificial intelligence as a byproduct of the tech world, destined to remain in the realm of software developers and engineers. We currently know it to be useful for memes, image generation, or chatbots. But it's hard to imagine how it could automate our lives with such a scale that all we need to create a tangible result, such as a marketable product, is to have an idea. However, AI is only beginning to make its mark across existing industries.
AI represents a significant milestone in human evolution, akin to the advent of the internet. For those who experienced the workplace before the internet boom of the late 90s and early 00s, the idea of reverting to pre-internet business operations is unthinkable. As someone born during the beginnings of the internet age, I often hear my parents say, “I honestly don’t know what I did before the internet.” The internet has drastically transformed our lives, making the pre-digital era almost unimaginable. AI is poised to be the next transformative force, progressing human evolution as we create new ways to streamline tasks and automate work. It presents the opportunity to liberate us from the constraints of traditional work operations that we have long assumed were essential for the function of society - such as the 40 hour work week.
Within the next 20 years, the majority of societal services will be automated. Life will undergo significant changes, mirroring the transformations brought about by previous groundbreaking inventions such as cars, the internet, and machinery from the age of the industrial revolution. Since late 2022, we have been in the rare window of opportunity that presents itself every few decades, where we can witness and benefit from the seismic shifts brought about by major advancement in societal operations. To reiterate: every imaginable industry will be completely transformed, including food service, healthcare, transportation, architecture and entertainment.
So, what should we do? Small and medium business owners, entrepreneurs, and freelancers have the chance now to embrace adaptability, integrating AI into their business models to navigate the current climate of uncertainty and fear. Once AI integration becomes mainstream, it will no longer serve as a distinguishing feature for businesses. It's just like the stock market, where the best investment opportunities arise during times of fear and uncertainty, not popularity. Every investor knows that the best time to invest in a company is when a climate of fear exists in the market, leading to discounted prices. The same is true for most things in life - including business and strategy. In a rare chapter of time where rapid transformation is actively happening and poised to continue, adaptability is the key to ensure your business not only survives, but thrives.
Now is the time to distinguish your business by demonstrating how AI can enhance efficiency and profitability with minimal human effort. At Polarity, we are committed to supporting SMBs through this transition. The changes brought about by AI may be a threat for many, but it doesn’t have to be a threat to your business. While large corporations are already integrating AI into their operations, the beauty of this technological era is that you don’t need to be a coder to leverage AI. It is accessible to everyone, often for free or at a minimal cost. Explore our resource library for tools that can be integrated into your operations, read our blog posts for a deeper understanding of AI, or consult with our team to discover how AI can revolutionize your business.
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