Future-focused consultant and entrepreneur Scott Klososky admits he doesn’t know exactly what the future holds as it relates to artificial intelligence. But he is definitely more upbeat about the productivity possibilities AI offers than down about the jobs AI might eliminate He believes AI will cut out parts of jobs, not entire ones. Klososky will talk more on this topic in September at the AICPA & CIMA Conference on Banks and Savings Institutions. About AI, Klososky says: “Instead of fearing it, we need to get better at embracing it and loving and appreciating what it can do.” What you’ll learn from this episode: ·         How the past 10 months have transformed the adoption of generative AI such as ChatGPT. ·         What Klososky means by the phrase “consumerized AI” – and how what’s happening now compares to the launch of the iPhone. ·         Why Klososky prefers “machine intelligence” over “artificial intelligence.” ·         How technology could play a role in helping to close the U.S. labor gap. ·         A new take on the 80-20 rule, applicable to AI. ·         What Klososky is looking forward to from this year’s banking conference.