AI Made Us Faster at Solving the Wrong Problems

Generative AI didn’t make us worse at problem-solving; it made us faster at exposing a habit we already have: jumping to solutions before understanding the problem. By making answers instant and confident, AI amplifies shallow, short-term fixes that feel productive but simply hide or move problems elsewhere — an efficient inefficiency. Based on a real moment where moving fast with AI’s help led a team to solve the wrong problem, this talk introduces the simple practice of pausing to ask, “What problem are we actually solving?” You’ll learn how slowing down briefly can prevent brittle solutions and lead to better outcomes, even in high-pressure environments.