The AI Training crisis: Why companies are spending money on AI but not educating
Podcast:Everyday AI Podcast – An AI and ChatGPT Podcast Published On: Fri Dec 12 2025 Description: AI investments? Everywhere. AI training? ....... 🔭Why are enterprises so quick to throw insanely large stacks of cash at any AI project or software, but neglect ongoing employee training and education? And what should we do about it? Join us to find out. The AI Training crisis: Why companies are spending money on AI but not educating -- An Everyday AI Chat with Jordan Wilson and Lucid Software's Dan LawyerNewsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletterMore on this Episode: Episode PageJoin the discussion:Thoughts on this? Join the convo and connect with other AI leaders on LinkedIn.Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineupWebsite: YourEverydayAI.comEmail The Show: info@youreverydayai.comConnect with Jordan on LinkedInTopics Covered in This Episode:The AI Training Crisis in EnterprisesCompany Investment in AI vs. Employee EducationCultural Shifts Required for AI AdoptionImportance of Domain-Specific AI TrainingGrounding Large Language Models With Company DataProcess and Workflow Documentation for AI SuccessRapid Experimentation With New AI ModelsMeasuring ROI and Outcomes of AI TrainingCreating Cultural Moments for AI LearningPreparing Employees for Fast AI Technology ChangesTimestamps:00:00 AI Training Crisis in Business05:32 Generative AI and Family History07:55 Grounding AI for Effective Use11:49 "AI as a Co-Collaborator"16:38 "Grounding AI for Better Trust"19:29 "AI Needs Procedural Knowledge"22:33 "Measuring AI's Value and Speed"23:49 Rapid Experimentation and Continuous Learning26:58 "Maximizing AI Through Education"Keywords:AI training crisis, AI education gap, enterprise AI adoption, AI in business, employee AI training, workplace AI integration, generative AI, large language models, AI-powered workflow, cultural shift with AI, organizational AI culture, domain specific AI training, AI-driven process documentation, AI experimentation, AI safety, securing company data with AI, best practices for AI implementation, nondeterministic AI, grounding AI in company data, procedural knowledge for AI, AI as coworker, AI collaboration, AI trust building, AI productivity, training AI like employees, measuring AI ROI, quantifiable AI outcomes, AI-powered decision makiSend Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Start Here ▶️Not sure where to start when it comes to AI? Start with our Start Here Series. You can listen to the first drop -- Episode 691 -- or get free access to our Inner Cricle community and all episodes: StartHereSeries.com Also, here's a link to the entire series on a Spotify playlist.