Why “Experts” Still Get AI Wrong

Two Austrian researchers argue AI is overestimated in the workplace, claiming it cannot replace humans or handle complex creative work. This article counters that view by pointing to breakthroughs such as AlphaFold, advanced code generation, and AI-driven medical imaging. It argues that global industry investment signals AI’s truly transformative potential, even if regulatory hurdles and adoption challenges remain.

I recently read an article in a major Austrian news outlet titled “Why AI May Not Be as Revolutionary as People Think”.
 Two Austrian researchers (a sociologist and a business informatics researcher) warn against overestimating AI in the workplace: While many people use tools like ChatGPT daily, they argue that AI cannot replace humans or solve complex problems entirely on its own. They claim many projects fail because AI is introduced for image rather than to address real needs. Adoption in Austria remains low, with ...