Short Answer: The biggest risks usually come from how people use AI, not from the technology itself.
Why It Matters: AI can dramatically improve efficiency, but it also creates new business risks. Those risks include exposing confidential information, relying on inaccurate answers, copyright issues, bias, cybersecurity concerns, and allowing AI to replace human judgment.
Common Mistakes: Assuming AI conversations are confidential; entering proprietary information into AI tools; treating AI-generated content as a finished product; copying and pasting AI responses without verification; relying on AI instead of human judgment.
Michelle's Bottom Line: AI is one of the most powerful business tools available today—but only when people remain responsible for the final decision. The businesses that benefit most from AI are not the ones using it everywhere. They are the ones using it intentionally, with clear policies, thoughtful oversight, and an understanding that AI is a tool—not a substitute for experience or professional judgment.
