Description

The first part of the conversation discusses the sentiment towards AI, with a shift from overhyped to a more realistic perspective. AI is being shoehorned into products as a marketing gimmick, but there is optimism about its potential. The second part focuses on AI adoption, revealing that only 30% of companies consider themselves leaders in AI adoption. Some industries are ahead in adoption, while others are lagging behind. The third part explores AI investment, with 40% of respondents feeling their companies are not investing enough in AI. Leadership and business-minded sectors are more eager for increased investment. The fourth part highlights the departments leading AI adoption, with product and engineering teams at the forefront.

Keywords

AI sentiment, AI adoption, AI investment, AI tools, product and engineering teams

Takeaways

• The sentiment towards AI has shifted from overhyped to a more realistic perspective.
• AI is being shoehorned into products as a marketing gimmick.
• There is optimism about the potential of AI and its practical applications.
• Only 30% of companies consider themselves leaders in AI adoption.
• Some industries are ahead in AI adoption, while others are lagging behind.
• 40% of respondents feel their companies are not investing enough in AI.
• Leadership and business-minded sectors are more eager for increased AI investment.
• Product and engineering teams are leading AI adoption in organizations.

Links:

https://retool.com/blog/reports/state-of-ai-h1-2024