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Complex IT and security tasks require a human-in-the-loop architecture where AI augments rather than replaces technicians. Maintaining human expertise builds trust and ensures reliability in critical systems, while AI handles repetitive tasks to improve efficiency and proactivity.

Impact: Mitigates risks associated with full automation failures and strengthens competitive positioning by combining AI speed with human judgment in high-stakes environments.

— from Rethinking AI: Services-Led Innovation in the $250B IT Market · AI + a16z· Apr 01, 2026