Panel: Those Not Using AI in Bizav Will Be Left Behind

“If you’re not already using AI today, you’ll be left behind,” Bob Watts, CEO of artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity firm Vivitec, told attendees during the “AI in Business Aviation” panel session at the Florida Aviation Business Association annual conference this week in Tampa. “The goal is to use AI so that you are better. It’s a force multiplier for company growth and expansion.” Watts was joined on the panel by X-1FBO co-founder and CEO Jim Wiley and AvSales Talent founder Tom Lelyo.

“The real risk is not adopting AI, which is great for collecting and analyzing data,” added Wiley. “When it comes to AI, what we’re seeing is that the fear of being left behind is overcoming fear of change.”

While there are concerns that AI will replace human workers, Wiley said this is not a foregone conclusion. “AI will replace mediocrity, but it also will help leaders go further. This tool allows you to do more with the same staff.”

Watts advised AI users “not to chase the shiny objects.” He suggests staying with one AI platform, instead of jumping to the next best thing, and becoming proficient in it. He also recommends adjusting settings to keep your data private: “Cybersecurity is important—set boundaries.”

Lelyo told attendees that he trained AI to “speak like me” and uses it for aircraft market research.