Amazon CEO Andy Jassy considers himself an AI optimist, but he has reservations about the rapid adoption of the technology. Speaking at the Harvard Business Review Leadership Summit, Jassy noted that the pace of transitioning to AI is a factor to keep an eye on. “One of the things we have to watch is that the pace of this transition may be quick, it may be quicker than other technology transitions in the past,” he said.
Jassy emphasized the need for responsibility in how AI algorithms and models work. He warned that there will inevitably be unintended consequences of adopting AI. According to Jassy, “one of the biggest problems” isn’t the technology itself, but rather the country’s education system. He expressed concern about the declining quality of education and whether it will equip people with the necessary skills for future tools like coding apps.
“It’s going to be very empowering, but we’ve got to make sure that our education keeps up so people are successful in this new economy,” Jassy stated. He believes AI is likely the largest technology transformation since the internet and will improve “almost every experience that we can imagine right now.”
Amazon has made a “very substantial investment” in AI across its business. The company is working on a new ‘reasoning’ AI model scheduled to launch in June, as previously reported by Business Insider. Other companies, such as Google and OpenAI, have also released their own reasoning models.
