COThe article discusses how artificial intelligence (AI) is moving beyond hype and delivering tangible results in Colombian businesses. Examples include companies reducing processes from 20 hours to four, cutting report preparation time from 1,400 minutes to just one, and enabling public entities to complete legal tasks in under an hour. Experts emphasize that simply adopting AI is insufficient, true transformation requires aligning it with specialized knowledge, reliable data, proper incentives, and sustainable business models. The discussion took place during a forum organized by SEMANA and Dinero as part of Colombia Tech Week, where industry leaders highlighted the need to focus on practical applications rather than AI adoption for trend’s sake. Rodrigo Peñailillo of CAF noted that while Colombia is rapidly adopting tools, it lags in transforming surrounding workflows, reflecting broader Latin American challenges in production versus consumption.
Bias read (Center): The article focuses on technological advancements and their implementation in businesses, without taking a stance on political issues. It presents expert opinions and case studies neutrally, emphasizing practical outcomes over ideological positions.
