AI can be a sustaining innovation in industries where incumbents have an advantage in data or complex workflows.
The role of AI can either be a copilot, augmenting human capabilities, or an autopilot, fully automating tasks.
AI solutions can be designed to handle proprietary data or benefit from sharing data across customers.
The extent of the early-mover advantage in AI is uncertain and could depend on factors like increasing sample sets or fast-followers with better technology.