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AI is fundamentally reshaping business, accelerating project timelines, democratizing expert capabilities, and enabling simultaneous workflows. This "AI speed" allows organizations to achieve in days what once took months, forcing a strategic rethink. Companies that embrace compressed timelines, democratize tools while centralizing strategy, design for parallel exploration, and map their business logic will gain a significant competitive edge.
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