Skeptical About AI?

Team Payton
Nov 15, 2025
2 min read

It's okay to be skeptical about AI—It's new, trendy, and is it hype or real?

The Nielsen Norman Group shows AI tools like ChatGPT boost productivity by 66%, especially for complex tasks. Curious how? Let’s dive in.

Case Study: UK Digital Agency

A UK digital agency faced a 40% spike in content demands (blogs, emails, social posts). Manual work took 8-12 hours per digital media piece. Keeping the human in the loop and driving creation while assisted by an AI platform, they slashed production to under 1 hour—87.5% faster—with 60% fewer revisions and 35% higher client satisfaction.

McKinsey predicts AI can save 1 hour daily per employee now, 3 by 2030.

Practical Steps to Implement AI in Your Workplace

Still skeptical? Here are five practical steps you can try within your workplace:

Pinpoint Specific Tasks: Identify areas like interoffice communications or blogs where AI can help.
Pick a Tool: Choose an AI tool that aligns with your brand guidelines for on-point drafts.
Pilot Smart: Test the tool on 10% of your projects, ensuring there are guardrails in place (e.g., someone doing QA and compliance checks).
Draft and Polish: Have a human draft and prompt the AI. Use AI to review, gather sources, and ideate. Then, add the human touch for readability, fact-checking, and quality assurance.
Track and Scale: Measure the time saved and train your teams to expand their use of AI tools.

The Future of AI in Business

AI is not just a trend; it’s a transformative force. The potential for efficiency and innovation is immense. As leaders, embracing AI can lead to significant competitive advantages.

Understanding the Risks

Of course, with great power comes great responsibility. Implementing AI requires careful consideration of ethical implications and data privacy. It's crucial to ensure that AI tools are used responsibly and transparently.

Building a Culture of Innovation

To truly harness the power of AI, foster a culture of innovation within your organization. Encourage teams to experiment with AI tools. Share successes and learnings. This collaborative approach can lead to breakthroughs that drive growth and resilience.

Conclusion

What’s your biggest worry about using AI in the workplace? Drop it below—I’ll share AI tips to assist you.

Remember, AI is here to stay. Embrace it, and you might just find it’s the key to unlocking new opportunities for your organization.

For more insights on navigating the complex world of AI and cybersecurity, check out Theresa Payton's expertise.