A CEO recently posed a question to me that has been keeping executives awake: "If my junior analyst can get the same AI-generated insights as my senior strategist, why am I paying for expertise?"
It's not hyperbole to say that we're witnessing an unprecedented democratization of knowledge. Information that was once locked in specialized databases, consulting reports and expert minds is now instantly available to anyone with access to generative AI and artificial intelligence tools. A startup founder in Indonesia can access strategic frameworks that once required McKinsey consultants. A nurse practitioner in rural Kansas can synthesize medical research like a specialist at Mayo Clinic.
This isn't simply another wave of automation; it’s a fundamental restructuring of knowledge itself. Organizations that misunderstand this shift face two risks: overpaying for outdated expertise and undervaluing the human capabilities that remain irreplaceable.
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