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Enterprise AI

AI augmentation

Using AI to extend a person's capabilities while the person remains involved in the work.

Example

An analyst uses AI to draft a report, then checks and revises it.

Why people use it

It helps people finish parts of a job while contributing their own judgment.

What you'll hear

“AI helps me draft, but I make the final choice.”

What this means for you

Clarify which decisions remain yours and what review is expected.

Can you control it?

Sometimes

Sometimes. Your choices depend on the tool and your access. The settings available to an everyday user may differ from those available to the people running it.

Common questions

Does augmentation guarantee that jobs stay unchanged?
No. Supporting a task can still change responsibilities, staffing and skills.
Can it make a task take longer?
Yes. Checking and fixing poor suggestions can take more time than doing the task yourself.
Does it only help experts?
No. Beginners can benefit too, but they may find it harder to recognize a convincing mistake.

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