Having started in the tech industry during the days of DOS and XT computers and before computer networks were even a thing in most businesses, I’ve had the privilege of watching technology evolve from clunky command lines to cloud-powered ecosystems. Back then, change came slowly. A moderately significant advancement might arrive every year or so, and truly groundbreaking shifts were rare enough to feel seismic.
Today, that rhythm is gone. Innovation moves at breakneck speed. What once took years now happens in months, or even weeks. And while this acceleration has brought incredible tools and capabilities, it’s also introduced a new kind of risk: the temptation to adopt without understanding.
I’ve seen this firsthand, from the early rush into cloud computing to today’s headlong sprint toward artificial intelligence. Don’t get me wrong: I’m excited about AI. I believe it holds immense potential to elevate human creativity, solve complex problems, improve healthcare, and expand access to knowledge. But I’m also concerned.
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