AI Tutorial for Beginners: How AI Is Transforming Business in 2026 | WHY IT MATTERS #1

Описание: In this first episode of Why IT Matters, Tyler Echols and Joshua Baker break down how artificial intelligence is impacting businesses across every industry, and what AI adoption actually means for IT operations, cybersecurity, and managed service providers.

From AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot to workplace automation and productivity gains, this conversation explains how AI is reshaping day-to-day business workflows and the new data security risks many companies overlook.

We dive into:

How businesses are using AI tools at work to improve efficiency and productivity
What ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot change for employees and IT teams
Why AI adoption introduces new cybersecurity and data protection risks
How managed IT service providers are adapting to AI-driven environments
The difference between public AI tools vs enterprise AI solutions
Why businesses need clear AI usage policies before scaling adoption
How AI is changing the future of work for small and mid-sized companies

If you’re asking questions like “How does AI affect my business?”, “Is ChatGPT safe for work?”, “What are the cybersecurity risks of AI?”, “Should my company use Microsoft Copilot?”, or “How should IT teams manage AI tools?” This episode is for you.

00:00 Welcome to Why IT Matters
02:02 AI in Business: Fear and Reality
03:11 Data Security Concerns with Public AI Models
05:43 AI as a Business Tool: Efficiency and Productivity
06:10 AI Integration: Copilot and Microsoft 365
11:35 AI's Impact on Job Roles and Business Strategy
16:08 Practical AI Applications for Businesses
17:33 Maximizing ROI with AI: Real-World Examples
43:41 Security and Configuration of Microsoft 365 Copilot
46:04 Choosing the Right Microsoft 365 License
47:55 The Importance of Proper IT Configuration
58:20 Ensuring IT Provider Accountability
01:01:19 Closing and Final Tip

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