AI: Cheaper, Faster, but Still Terrible at Sales
If AI can't code, why on Earth would we trust it to sell?
The hype around AI replacing salespeople is just another case of technological redundancy. Joe Procopio highlights that AI's promise of revolutionizing sales outreach merely duplicates an already broken process - sending out low-quality cold emails that most people delete on sight.
Procopio draws from his experience with Automated Insights, where the realization that AI-generated content was redundant led to a pivot towards creating value by writing stories humans couldn’t.
The same principle applies to sales: if humans are bad at cold outreach, AI will be just as bad, only cheaper. The real danger lies in the illusion of value — AI selling itself as a premium solution while delivering subpar results.
The real potential of AI lies not in replacing talent but in augmenting it. So, the question remains: When will we stop using AI to replicate failure and start using it to foster real innovation?
Read the full article on Inc..
----
💡 We're entering a world where intelligence is synthetic, reality is augmented, and the rules are being rewritten in front of our eyes.
Staying up-to-date in a fast-changing world is vital. That is why I have launched Futurwise; a personalized AI platform that transforms information chaos into strategic clarity. With one click, users can bookmark and summarize any article, report, or video in seconds, tailored to their tone, interests, and language. Visit Futurwise.com to get started for free!
Dr Mark van Rijmenam
Dr. Mark van Rijmenam, widely known as The Digital Speaker, isn’t just a #1-ranked global futurist; he’s an Architect of Tomorrow who fuses visionary ideas with real-world ROI. As a global keynote speaker, Global Speaking Fellow, recognized Global Guru Futurist, and 5-time author, he ignites Fortune 500 leaders and governments worldwide to harness emerging tech for tangible growth.
Recognized by Salesforce as one of 16 must-know AI influencers , Dr. Mark brings a balanced, optimistic-dystopian edge to his insights—pushing boundaries without losing sight of ethical innovation. From pioneering the use of a digital twin to spearheading his next-gen media platform Futurwise, he doesn’t just talk about AI and the future—he lives it, inspiring audiences to take bold action. You can reach his digital twin via WhatsApp at: +1 (830) 463-6967.
