Conor Grennan on LinkedIn: #yosemite
Liz Grennan and I spend a lot of time immersed in the world of AI. This past weekend we did the opposite. Turns out there’s a big, very real world out there. Don’t forget to explore it. #Yosemite
Is it still super-crowded? I love Yosemite but hate the crowds and long lines to get into the park. I much prefer Sequoia/Kings Canyon as that's a much less crowded national park.
Why Do Organizations Stall When Scaling AI?
I advise both organizations aiming to scale AI enterprise-wide as well as corporate legal departments that must play a leading role—not only supporting enterprise AI use but also adopting AI themselves. AI’s potential is immense, but many obstacles clutter the runway. Clearing them is key to taking off.
Common Reasons for Stalling:
1. Outdated operating models and ways of working: AI requires flexibility and collaboration, yet many organizations attempt to scale AI within rigid, siloed structures. Companies must rethink their operating models, enabling faster decision-making, earlier risk mitigation, and decentralized leadership.
2. Legal and Risk readiness lags behind AI growth: AI introduces legal risks that are continually evolving and still somewhat unclear. Legal departments need to modernize their approach and play a central role at the organizational level.
3. Talent gaps in AI and legal modernization: Organizations should move quickly to identify and close any gaps, ensuring they have both the tech and legal talent to scale responsibly and protect their interests.
Scaling AI isn’t just a tech problem—it’s a transformation challenge. Aligning your operating model, legal risk management, and talent strategy with AI’s risks and opportunities is crucial for success.
Hot take about OpenAI’s new Strawberry model: It’s awesome and powerful, but the huge majority of folks don’t need it. For most tasks, you don’t need that kind of power under the hood of your LLM.
At some point, you’ll feel the effects of Strawberry. It just might not be today. Keep your eye on the prize. Level up yourself and your team.
Speaking of which, my digital course, Generative AI for Professionals, is now available to enterprise and teams.
Thanks Conor Grennan for this great course that for sure helped me to further adapt my AI Mindset. Have been following your blog for quite a while and this course nicely frame the mindset needed to get on the AI train. I gained lots of inspiration that I will use both personally and with my team!
