The Stanford Framework That Turns AI into Your PM Superpower

A Stanford study introduces a human-centric framework for product managers to strategically adopt AI automation. The framework uses a 2x2 matrix, plotting worker desire against AI capability, to prioritize tasks for AI automation, considering that workers prefer AI to assist rather than replace them. It also introduces the Human Agency Scale (HAS) to measure the degree of automation, ranging from fully autonomous AI to AI requiring continuous human input. The study suggests prioritizing AI tools that teams will actually use, focusing on augmentation in high-stakes areas and further developing uniquely human skills like strategic thinking and empathy. Ultimately, the future of product management will be shaped by PMs who strategically partner with AI, focusing on human-centric approaches.