Philosophy Eats AI: How Philosophical Frameworks Shape AI's Future
2025-01-19

Research from MIT Sloan Management Review reveals that the success of AI hinges not just on technology, but also on the underlying philosophical frameworks guiding its development. The article argues that philosophy pervades AI, from training data to deployment, influencing reasoning, prediction, and innovation. Leaders must proactively leverage philosophical thinking, rather than relying on implicit principles, to unlock AI's full value and gain a competitive edge. Neglecting this philosophical dimension will lead to suboptimal returns on AI investments.