By Katie Calhoun | Member since 2023
The biggest risk with AI may not be moving too slowly. It may be moving quickly without enough human judgment behind the work.
In this Forbes article, C200 Member Katie Calhoun shares what she heard at Cannes Lions 2026 about the limits of AI-first thinking.
Across sessions, the message was consistent: AI can increase speed and scale, but it cannot supply the lived experience, emotional insight, and cultural understanding that make ideas resonate.
For leaders, the challenge is knowing where technology can strengthen the work and where people still need to lead.
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