It is indisputable that artificial intelligence (AI) has
generated enormous buzz over the past several years. AI has had a
substantial impact on various industries and facets of society
– with no signs of slowing – and its potential to
disrupt longstanding business mechanisms cannot be overstated.
Among the areas most impacted by AI is the workplace. Indeed, AI
and generative artificial intelligence (GAI) are readily used
– and, as will be discussed, sometimes misused – every
day by millions of U.S. employees. Companies utilize these
sophisticated tools for a myriad of reasons, including to boost
development, increase productivity, and stay ahead of the
proverbial curve.
In this multipart series, we will address a host of issues
associated with the interplay between AI and GAI, on the one hand,
and the U.S. workplace, on the other hand. And in this particular
article, we will break down what we specifically mean when
referring to AI and GAI and, also, how