It's #TechTidesTuesday! 📰
In the wake of NOVACOM Africa 1-to-1 Telco Summit 2024 'Le Franschhoek SA', my op-ed for Business Report and African Tech Roundup this week scratches at the curious way tech giants are circling back to human connection basics.
Check out the full article. Link in the comments! 🔗 👇🏾
TL;DR 📝
In our AI-obsessed world, it's easy to forget that technology should enhance, not replace, human interactions. But here's what I'm noticing:
1. 🔄 LinkedIn's Revelation: Reid Hoffman recently mused that it's not just about job connections - it's the daily updates and shared thoughts that keep professionals engaged on here, the platform growing and the business coining it.
2. 🤖 Nvidia's Human Reach: Even as they push AI boundaries, they're partnering with Accenture and investing in training 30,000 real people. Seems they understand tech needs a human partner.
3. 🗣️ Four C's I've Been Pondering: Connection, Community, Collaboration, and Commercial (Sales) Conversions. It's a delicate balance, but crucial for sustained success.
4. 🌐 Digital Clout Has Limits: Sure, online engagement is brilliant, but can it really replace the trust built face-to-face?
5. 💡 My Connectivity Equation Still Holds: Connectivity = Relationships + Network Access + Reputational Equity
In your experience, how do you balance the allure of cutting-edge tech with the irreplaceable value of human connection? Have you seen examples where overlooking the human element led to a fail?
#DigitalTransformation #HumanConnection #AfricaTech #Innovation
📸: NOVACOM AFRICA 1-to-1 TELCO SUMMITS
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