ANOTHER CRAZY DAY IN AI · THE BIG STORY
Building a High-Return AI Strategy
Companies are becoming more selective about where AI creates real value, putting accuracy, trust, and business outcomes ahead of speed alone.
By Wowza Team · Another Crazy Day in AI
IN THIS EDITION
01
The business case for better AI
02
New grads are feeling the AI squeeze
03
IBM explains the AI security trilemma
04
Some AI tools worth testing
THE BIG STORY
Smarter AI, Lower Risk
WHAT HAPPENED
In a new Forbes article, AI and analytics writer Gary Drenik argues that businesses are entering a more mature phase of AI adoption. Instead of deploying AI everywhere, organizations are focusing on initiatives that solve real business problems, deliver measurable value, and earn employee trust. Drawing on survey data and industry research, he says successful AI strategies rely on targeted deployments, human oversight, and continuous refinement—not simply moving faster.
THREE TAKEAWAYS
1
AI projects should be judged by the business problems they solve, not by how many pilots a company launches.
2
Accuracy and human oversight remain essential for building employee trust in AI systems.
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Organizations should continually shift AI investment toward initiatives that demonstrate measurable value instead of cutting AI spending altogether.
TWO QUICK HITS
What else is moving
New Grads Are Feeling the AI Squeeze
Many recent graduates say AI is making it harder to land entry-level jobs, especially in fields where junior tasks can be automated. Economists are split: some see evidence that AI is pressuring early-career roles, while others point to remote work, weaker hiring, and broader labor market shifts.
IBM Explains the AI Security Trilemma
IBM’s new video explains the “AI security trilemma”: the challenge of making AI systems intelligent, fast, and secure at the same time. Smarter agents often need more tools, memory, and access, while stronger security adds checks and controls that can slow everything down.
WORTH A TEST DRIVE
Some tools to try out
Preview
Gives AI video teams one workspace to storyboard, generate, direct, and manage shots from concept to final approval.
Boson
Helps businesses build voice agents for workflows using audio models tailored to their domain and data.
Lettertrace
Tracks how AI assistants like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini mention and describe your brand.
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