By Margarita Garcia - Managing Director, Naoitech
The recent advancements in AI have sparked concerns among professionals worldwide. There is a common belief that AI will replace professionals in various industries, but the reality is that professionals will never be replaced by AI. Their jobs will be transformed and augmented by AI but not replaced. In fact, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and professionals from all industries will become more relevant than ever.
Those of us involved in developing large-scale enterprise technology solutions know that the success of these projects consists of providing immediate and long-term tangible benefits. This can only be accomplished by relying on the knowledge and expertise of stakeholders, SMEs, and power users. AI is an excellent tool to augment the capacity and access to information but managing complexity, driving innovation, and value are areas that only SMEs and professionals can offer. The combination of both worlds is what makes AI innovation powerful.
In the current competitive business landscape, anticipation and agility are key to staying ahead. Most organizations have a high level of sophistication and unique value propositions subject to market shifts, consumer behaviour trends, and policy changes in their industries. For a company to stay competitive they need to be able to respond to those market shifts and changing conditions quickly and effectively. ML models may not inherently recognize a market shift. It's up to trained professionals to identify the business and industry's current conditions and intervene to adjust the strategies. ML models are powerful for automation and data analysis but significant market shifts often require human intervention and adaptation strategies. ML models are trained on historical data. If the market shift results in significantly different data patterns, the model's predictions and outputs might become inaccurate and may require significant retraining or even a complete rebuild. This is where professionals become irreplaceable as they identify trends, make strategic decisions, implement adjustments, and create innovative solutions to keep their companies competitive and relevant.
At Naoitech we are dedicated to finding solutions that can enhance a company's value chain, prioritizing AI augmentation and sustainable practices. We analyze and propose use cases that provide long-term value to the organizations. The cost to the environment to automate areas that professionals can perform better and faster, or that are subject to constant updates is too high. The computational effort required to fine-tune and refine machine learning models can be significant, especially for large models. These AI systems require massive data centers that consume a lot of energy. These centers need constant maintenance by engineers to ensure smooth operation which can cause an unnecessary strain on the environment and increase the carbon footprint of the organization. AI can be helpful for specific tasks, but true innovation and forward-thinking remain human strengths.
AI is not a threat to professionals; it's an opportunity to create a more efficient, productive, and ultimately, more human-centred work environment. Business decisions often involve complex trade-offs and require human judgment to navigate risks and opportunities. AI can inform choices, but strategic decisions require expert knowledge. By embracing AI as a powerful tool, we can empower professionals to expand their abilities and help their organizations and industries thrive.