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If organisations feel behind on AI, they are not alone. According to Talent’s latest AI survey, nearly 48% of organisations remain in the experimental or pilot phase of AI adoption. While this statistic may raise concerns, experts assert that it is a natural and necessary step in the process. In a recent webinar titled ‘What’s Next: How Is AI Really Changing the Way We Work?’, JP Browne, Practice Lead from Talent Auckland, and Jack Jorgensen, General Manager – Data, AI & Innovation at Avec, discussed the realities of AI adoption. They highlighted the real blockers, risks, and opportunities that leaders must understand as they navigate the landscape in 2025.

Many companies are still in the process of figuring out AI implementation. The gap between AI hype and actual delivery is significant, and simply experimenting with tools like ChatGPT does not indicate readiness for production-level AI. Jack Jorgensen emphasised that there is a substantial difference between entering a search query and developing a robust system suitable for enterprise use. Remaining in the pilot stage allows organisations to identify the limitations of the technology and understand its capabilities. The experts advised against rushing to a full rollout, recommending that businesses utilise the pilot phase to establish guardrails, clean up data, and clarify the purpose of AI within their operations. 

Categories: AI Adoption Stages, Executive Ownership Challenges, Workforce Concerns 

Tags: AI Adoption, Pilot Phase, Executive Urgency, IT Departments, Strategy, Job Design, Ethics, Compliance Risks, Human Oversight, Security