Risk Mitigation: AI Risks and Opportunities in 2025

In this episode, Deborah Weinswig discusses the challenges and opportunities posed by AI for retail executives in 2025. She highlights several concerns, including the potential loss of skills due to increased reliance on AI, job elimination or displacement, cost cutting, and the need for documenting processes and procedures. She also discusses the risks of cyber attacks and deepfakes, the environmental impact of AI's energy consumption, the erosion of creativity and originality, and the potential for misinformation and biased decision-making. Weinswig emphasizes the importance of reskilling employees, protecting intellectual property, and finding the right balance between utilizing AI and maintaining human critical thinking.