Aloof and Unaware: How Ignoring AI Could Quietly Reshape Your Career or Business
- D'Andrea Bolden
- Oct 14, 2025
- 4 min read
Hey Friends,
Ok so recently, I was a part of a conversation with a group of entrepreneur. One of them was saying how “AI is cool and all, but it doesn’t really affect what we do.” The other nodded in agreement, and sipped her little tea cup like that was the conclusion of the matter. Some entrepreneurs will tell me that they know nothing about tech and shrug it off as if they are completely aloof as to what is taking shape all around them every single day
At this point, whether you run a business or work a 9 to 5, pretending that artificial intelligence is not reshaping the world around you will not stop the change. It will only hinder your ability to adapt and pivot when it finally lands on your doorstep.
We Think It is Far Away.... BUT It is Not
Most people act like AI is some futuristic concept off of a sci-fi movie or that only matters in tech hubs and boardrooms. But the truth? It is already here, quietly changing how jobs are done, who gets hired, and how businesses stay profitable.
The World Economic Forum’s 2025 report estimates that 22% of jobs worldwide will change significantly because of AI and automation by 2030. That means millions of people will see their roles reshaped, even if they stay employed.
Goldman Sachs recently warned about what they call “jobless growth,” a situation where productivity soars but employment does not keep up because artificial intelligence makes companies more efficient and reduces the need for as many workers.
And just this fall, The Guardian reported that global firms are prioritizing AI over new hires, signaling what they called a “job-pocalypse” for younger workers entering the market.
So, whether you are in an office, managing a small business, or freelancing, AI is not a “tech thing.” It’s a you thing and you need to prepare.
Old Systems, New Reality
Here is where many business owners go wrong. They build a system that worked once, and then they freeze it in time. They rely on the same workflows, the same customer follow-up methods, and the same marketing strategies they have used for years.
However, technology does not care about anyone’s comfort zone. Right now, businesses across industries are being rebuilt from the inside out. Artificial intelligence is writing proposals, predicting sales trends, automating customer service, and analyzing data faster than any human can.
At the same time, some business owners are still trying to figure out why their once steady sales have suddenly slowed down or why their competition can deliver results twice as fast.
The answer usually starts with two letters: AI.
And Employees? You’re Not Off the Hook Either
For people working jobs, this is not just about automation stealing roles. It is about transformation.
A New York Federal Reserve report showed that artificial intelligence is already changing tasks within jobs. Even if your position stays, the way you perform it will not. Some parts of your role may disappear, while others will expand in ways you did not expect.
So the real question is not, “Will artificial intelligence take my job?” It is, “Will I learn how to work with it before my employer finds someone who already has?”
Why So Many People Stay Aloof
It is easier to believe, “That will not happen to me.”
Learning something new feels overwhelming.
Success in the past makes you think it will last forever.
Change sounds expensive, complicated, and uncomfortable.
However, here is what I have seen while working with individuals and organizations over the past few years. The people who choose to lean in, even just a little, always come out ahead. They move faster, think more clearly, and recognize opportunities before anyone else.
The Good News
You do not have to be a technology expert to stay ahead. You just have to stay curious.
Start with small steps:
Learn what tools can automate repetitive parts of your work.
Rethink your customer journey or workflow through a digital lens.
Gain a basic understanding of how artificial intelligence impacts your specific industry.
That is exactly what I help people do.
At Bold AI Solutions , I have been working with business owners, leaders, and professionals to help them pivot with purpose, modernize systems, train teams, and prepare for the digital future that is already here.
If you are reading this and realize it may be time to get your business or career ready for the future, let us talk. You can contact Bold AI Solutions today for a free consultation. Together we will walk through where you are, where technology is headed, and how to bridge that gap before it becomes overwhelming.
The truth is that ignoring artificial intelligence will not keep you safe. It only slows your progress. I do not know about you, but I would rather be early to the future than surprised by it.
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