Will AI redefine the middle class?

🌟 **Accelerating the magic cycle of research breakthroughs and real-world applications** 🌟 🚀 **Did you know?** The global AI market is projected to reach $190 billion by 2025, yet only 20% of organizations are effectively leveraging AI for real-world applications. 📈 🔍 According to McKinsey, companies that adopt AI early can increase their profits by up to 15% by 2030. Yet, the gap between research breakthroughs and practical applications remains a significant challenge. 💡 🧩 **The friction:** From talent gaps to ethical concerns, scaling hurdles to innovation speed, the journey from research to application is fraught with obstacles. 🚧 💡 **The opportunity:** Accelerating this cycle can empower teams, leaders, and ecosystems to harness the full potential of AI, driving unprecedented innovation and efficiency. 🌐 🧠 **Agentic thinking:** Imagine if tools were no longer just tools, but thought partners. What if AI could not only assist but also anticipate and adapt to our needs, creating a symbiotic relationship between human and machine? 🤖 ✨ Let's embrace this transformation and accelerate the magic cycle of research breakthroughs and real-world applications. 🚀 🔖 #TechInnovation #AILeadership #DigitalTransformation #swapsonic #agenticswap

The world in 2025 feels like it’s moving at 5× speed Technology and AI are reshaping the way we work, communicate, and innovate. From automation to machine learning, the possibilities are expanding at an unprecedented pace. Industries are evolving rapidly, creating new opportunities, new roles, and new ways of thinking. Yet, keeping up with this rapid change can be challenging, as the skills and tools needed today might be outdated tomorrow. On the positive side, AI and digital tools enhance productivity, enable creativity, and unlock innovation that was unimaginable a few years ago. On the other hand, rapid technological shifts bring uncertainties — rising competition, ethical dilemmas, and the constant need to adapt. The pace of change can feel overwhelming, but it also drives progress and pushes boundaries. In this fast-moving world, adaptability, curiosity, and a learning mindset are the real advantages. AI and technology can amplify human potential, but they can’t replace creativity, empathy, or strategic thinking. By embracing change, staying informed, and leveraging tech wisely, we can turn challenges into opportunities and thrive in an ever-evolving landscape. 🚀 #AI #Technology #FutureOfWork #Innovation #Adaptability #Leadership

AI is learning faster. Automation is scaling wider. Efficiency is becoming effortless. But the question still remains: Can we communicate, collaborate, and care at the same speed? The future of work will not be determined by who codes the best or automates the fastest. It will be determined by who can stay human while everything else accelerates. Because the truth is — AI can replicate knowledge, but not wisdom. It can predict behavior, but not belonging. It can optimize systems, but not souls. Readiness, in this new era, isn’t about learning what to do. It’s about learning how to be. To be empathetic enough to listen when others rush to speak. To be adaptable enough to lead through uncertainty with calm. To be aligned enough to make decisions that honor both people and progress. That’s the kind of readiness the future will require — the kind that no algorithm can measure or manufacture. So maybe the real competitive edge isn’t faster technology. Maybe it’s stronger humanity. 💭 What does human readiness mean to you — in leadership, education, or life? #FutureOfWork #HumanCenteredLeadership #WorkplaceReadiness #AerospaceAndDefense #LeadershipEvolution

💡 AI is changing everything… but not everything can be changed by AI. At #BFUTR2025, one recurring theme echoed across sessions: The new way of working is here — powered by AI, driven by change, but centered on people. There were so many rich discussions about AI fluency, organizational transformation, and the evolving workforce. One question came up again and again: > “Will AI take over our jobs?” Here’s the truth — there are certain human capabilities that AI cannot replicate (at least, not yet): empathy, creativity, adaptability, intuition, storytelling, emotional intelligence, and the ability to inspire and connect. So my charge to you is this 👇🏾 ➡️ Identify those distinctly human skills. ➡️ Intentionally enhance them. ➡️ Stay relevant — not by resisting change, but by evolving with it. In one of the sessions, LinkedIn's Kory Kantenga, Ph.D. mentioned the rise in engineering jobs in an AI-driven world. But if AI creates a level playing field — where everyone can code or analyze data with equal speed — what will make today’s engineers stand out? It will be those human capabilities that make their technical skills meaningful. AI may be the engine of the future, but humans remain the driver. 🧠💚 #AIFluency #FutureOfWork #Leadership #ContinuousLearning #HumanCenteredAI #BFUTR2025 #GrowthMindset #TechWithPurpose #TayoBadejo

The Spark: When AI Went From Novelty to Necessity A few years ago, AI was a side project. Something for innovation teams or labs. Now, it’s the main agenda item in every boardroom. The numbers tell the story: AI is projected to add $7 trillion to global GDP this decade. Two-thirds of U.S. and EU jobs will be touched by it. Every CEO is asking the same question, not if, but how fast we can scale it. Yet speed can be deceptive. Many organizations are chasing AI because competitors are, not because they have a clear plan. The danger isn’t moving too slowly, it’s moving without purpose. Real transformation isn’t about plugging in a model. It’s about re-wiring how decisions, data, and teams interact. The ones winning right now? They treat AI less like a tool and more like a muscle they train daily. The spark has lit. But the real question is, who’s building endurance? Check out Sharon Roessen Nicola Wartnaby Asghar M.'s LinkedIn posts to see how Terrapinn is leading the way with AI #GenerativeAI #BusinessTransformation #AIinBusiness #Leadership #DigitalStrategy

I’m heading home from #TalentConnect2025, energized by the ideas and insights I’m taking with me. After three days of powerful discussions about the future of work, one truth stood out: even the most advanced technology still depends on something deeply human — curiosity and trust. Curiosity to explore what’s possible. Trust to try, learn, and iterate when the path isn’t clear. AI can automate, accelerate, and scale almost anything — but it can’t replace the human spark that starts it. As someone who designs learning experiences, I’m reminded that innovation doesn’t begin with code or prompts; it begins with people who are willing to experiment and confident they’ll be supported as they do. 💡 The future of work isn’t about competing with AI — it’s about collaborating with it to amplify what makes us human. #TalentConnect #LearningAndDevelopment #HumanPotential #FutureOfWork

🤖 𝐀𝐈: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭 ⚡ We’re standing at a technological inflection point. AI isn’t just changing industries — it’s redefining humanity’s workflow, creativity, and decision-making. Let’s face it... 𝐀𝐈 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐰𝐨 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬. ⚠️ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐬 (𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤) 97% of companies are sprinting toward AI transformation — yet 60% of workers feel anxious about automation. 💥 300 million jobs globally are exposed to AI disruption: 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 → 70% exposure 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 → 40% 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 → 55% And as innovation races ahead, ethics lag behind — bias, surveillance, misinformation… the cracks are visible. We can’t afford reckless innovation. ✨ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐭 (𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠) The same tech that disrupts can transform. 🏥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞: AI detects cancer with 99% precision. 🌍 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞: Predictive models cut carbon emissions. 🎨 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲: Generative AI is empowering, not replacing, artists. 💰 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲: $13 trillion in new global activity by 2025. AI isn’t taking jobs — it’s taking limits off what humans can achieve. 🧠 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 Companies focused on growth see AI as 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.The future isn’t about humans vs machines. It’s about 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐬 + 𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 — a 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐣𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞. 💡 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐈𝐬 𝐎𝐮𝐫𝐬 Whether you’re in 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡, 𝐇𝐑, 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐨𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 —𝐮𝐩𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 isn’t optional anymore. This isn’t a crisis or a catalyst. It’s a choice — 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐞 𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐭, 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐯𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐮𝐬. #AI #FutureOfWork #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #Ethics #ArtificialIntelligence #HumanAICollaboration #Leadership #CareerGrowth #Automation #Upskilling #Strategy #TechTrends #AIethics #DontBeLeftBehind AI is rewriting the rules of humanity. Let’s make sure we write them thoughtfully.📝

🚀 AI is not replacing us—it’s amplifying us. Just wrapped up an incredible experience at #GreatLakesAIWeek in Bowling Green. The energy, ideas, and conversations around AI’s role in business and leadership were inspiring. The future isn’t Human vs. AI—it’s Human + AI. To unlock AI’s full potential, leaders must focus on: ✅ Strategic Alignment ✅ Responsible Deployment ✅ Continuous Learning Here’s a simple formula for AI success in your organization: 🔹 Understand your business goals 🔹 Define success metrics early 🔹 Build use cases that align with those metrics 🔹 Track ROI throughout build and deployment 🔹 Tell your success story through measurable value 💡 Some of the Key Takeaways: • You are more ready than you think! Stop Analyzing. Start Solving. • Learn to learn faster • Using AI, be smart, not sneaky • Keep humans at the center • We’re living through a techno-industrial revolution AI is here now. Act boldly. Let’s lead with purpose and curiosity as we shape the future of work. #AILeadership #DigitalTransformation #BusinessStrategy #HumanPlusAI #TechRevolution #GreatLakesAIWeek

The leaders, not the algorithms, determine what gets built and whether it lasts. AI is transforming industries at lightning speed. But amidst the hype, one truth remains: technology doesn’t lead, people do. At iMS Technologies, we don’t chase trends. We build tools to solve real problems. Our approach is simple: - Purpose over popularity - Ethics over shortcuts - Impact over noise AI is powerful, but it’s not autonomous. It reflects the values, vision, and leadership behind it. That’s why we’re focused on building wiser organisations, not just smarter machines. If the AI bubble bursts, it won’t be the fault of the tech, it’ll be the fault of leadership that forgot what it was building for. Let’s lead with intention. Let’s build what lasts. I want our next generation to live in a safer world, one where we’ve laid the foundations for ethical AI and shown them how to use it to build a better future for humanity. AI can help us get there by predicting risks before they happen, reducing carbon footprints, personalising education, and protecting vulnerable communities. But we must show the next generation how to lead it, not just use it. #AILeadership #TechWithPurpose #CarboCalc #ProAssessAI #iMSTechnologies #SustainableInnovation #FutureOfWorkforce #iMSTechnologies #Ai #Innovation #Software #Founders #EthicalAI #ESG #Compliance #BuildWithPurpose