AI Mirrors Electricity's Slow Industry Transformation

This article compares artificial intelligence to electricity, arguing that AI's diffusion will be slow and uneven as organizations must rework systems and practices. It cites historical facts—less than 5% of American factory drive power came from electric motors by 1900 and widespread electrification occurred by the 1920s—to show structural change often follows decades after invention. The piece recommends pilots, training, and process redesign to capture long-term advantages.