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University of Michigan Dean Describes Three Stages of AI Development at Workplace Summit
Jeff DeGraff, Dean of Innovation at the University of Michigan, outlined three stages of AI evolution during a May 18, 2026, appearance at the Fortune Workplace Innovation Summit. He stated that organizations are currently in the first stage focused on efficiency and quality improvements.
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Jeff DeGraff, Dean of Innovation at the University of Michigan, said AI is developing through three distinct stages during remarks at the Fortune Workplace Innovation Summit on May 18, 2026. He described the current phase as focused on efficiency and quality gains. "I think we're going through the first level, which is just efficiency and quality," he said.
The summit, organized by Fortune, examines how businesses and leaders are addressing changes in workplace technology, talent management, and organizational practices. DeGraff's comments were part of a broader discussion on AI adoption in corporate settings.
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