Business Leaders Say Adapting to AI Is Essential to Survival
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Business Leaders Say Adapting to AI Is Essential to Survival
https://time.com/article/2026/04/28/pmi-time100-talk-AI-adaptation-IBM/
Publish Date: 2026-05-02 10:52:00
Source Domain: time.com
- At a TIME100 Talk in Miami, business leaders discussed the rapid evolution of technology and its impact on company operations.
- Panelists Sarah Meron (IBM), Kaylen McNamara (VaynerX), and Olivia Ramos (Deepblocks) emphasized the importance of embracing technological change to stay competitive.
- Meron stated that IBM’s survival has depended on its willingness to adapt to new technologies, suggesting AI can help automate less appealing tasks.
- McNamara highlighted the necessity for leaders to invest time in understanding new tools, using TikTok and LinkedIn as examples of constant evolution.
- Ramos detailed how Deepblocks leverages AI to digitize zoning ordinances and other data to identify profitable real estate investments, indicating adaptability in technology for better efficiency and growth.
- All panelists agreed that both past and future technologies (including potentially physical goods favored by Generation Alpha) will play important roles in the business landscape.
- The discussion concluded with Meron acknowledging the risk of “big bets” on technology but emphasizing the importance of taking risks to innovate.
