Another Crazy Day in AI: The State of AI Integration
- Wowza Team
- Apr 28
- 3 min read
Hello, AI Enthusiasts.
Hope your weekend was longer than your inbox. LinkedIn’s latest report maps out where AI is booming, where it’s lagging, and why SMBs are scrambling to catch up.
Meanwhile, Anthropic thinks we need economists to make sense of AI’s impact. (They're not wrong.)
And OpenAI shared a GPT-4.1 Prompting Guide, because even robots need good instructions.
Another week, another crazy ride through AI-land. Let’s go!
Here's another crazy day in AI:
LinkedIn’s View on AI and What’s Next
Anthropic forms Economic Advisory Council to study AI’s impact
OpenAI releases official GPT-4.1 prompting guide for AI agents
Some AI tools to try out
TODAY'S FEATURED ITEM: AI and the Changing Economy
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As AI becomes part of more industries, are smaller businesses at risk of being left behind?
Andrew Hutchinson, Content and Social Media Manager at Social Media Today, breaks down LinkedIn’s latest economic report, which looks at how generative AI is being adopted across industries and regions. The report offers insights into where AI integration is happening fastest, how it's impacting businesses, and what LinkedIn sees as the future of work shaped by AI technologies. It also touches on why the gap between large companies and smaller businesses is widening when it comes to tapping into AI’s potential.
Some of the important points raised in the report include:
75% of companies using generative AI have seen time savings and revenue growth of more than 10%.
Small and medium-sized businesses are struggling to keep pace with larger organizations in adopting AI tools.
The U.S. and India are currently leading global adoption efforts, fueled by access to technology and investment in innovation.
Businesses are increasingly turning to AI to drive innovation (70%) rather than just to automate tasks (60%).
AI adoption is linked to future hiring plans, with two-thirds of businesses expecting to grow their workforce.
Success with AI comes down to balancing technology with human skills, rather than replacing one with the other.
The report offers a clear view of how AI is reshaping industries, but it also brings attention to an emerging divide. Larger companies, with greater resources, are able to act quickly and capitalize on AI’s benefits, while many smaller businesses are facing challenges just keeping up. This growing gap could influence how opportunities—and risks—are shared across different sectors over the next several years.
Rather than focusing solely on automation, it’s encouraging to see that innovation is becoming a major driver for AI adoption. Still, technology by itself isn't a complete solution. It’s how businesses combine new tools with human creativity and expertise that will ultimately make the difference. For organizations of all sizes, staying thoughtful about how AI is integrated into daily operations will be key to building something sustainable—and adaptable—for the future.
Read more here.
Download the full report here.
OTHER INTERESTING AI HIGHLIGHTS:
Anthropic Forms Economic Advisory Council to Study AI’s Impact
/Anthropic
Anthropic has announced the formation of its Economic Advisory Council, bringing together top economists to help understand the growing impact of AI on labor markets, economic growth, and broader socioeconomic systems. The Council will also support the development of the Anthropic Economic Index, which tracks AI’s effects over time. With expertise spanning academia, public policy, and market research, the Council aims to provide critical insights for policymakers, researchers, and business leaders navigating AI-driven economic change.
Read more here.
OpenAI Releases Official GPT-4.1 Prompting Guide for AI Agents
/AI & ChatGPT Use Cases on LinkedIn
OpenAI has officially released its GPT-4.1 Prompting Guide, offering best practices for working with AI agents. The guide covers how to structure prompts clearly, induce step-by-step reasoning, leverage large context windows wisely, and debug and iterate prompt designs. With practical advice like setting up workflows and using output formats, it helps users tap the full potential of GPT-4.1 for more powerful, autonomous AI agent behavior.
Read more here.
SOME AI TOOLS TO TRY OUT:
CreateWise – Edits podcasts and auto-creates short videos, posts, and show notes.
Naoma – AI sales analytics with dashboards, call scoring, and summaries.
Plus AI – Instantly turns presentations into narrated videos, no recording required.
That’s a wrap on today’s Almost Daily craziness.
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