Thread regarding ConocoPhillips layoffs

GTF: The Highest-ROI AI Replacement Opportunity in the Company

Funny how the people pushing the most disruptive AI initiatives never seem to apply them to themselves. If we're serious about efficiency, the first AI agent we should build is one that replaces the Corporate GTF function. It would likely have a lower operating cost, generate fewer slide decks, require fewer alignment meetings, and produce a higher ROI than the "AI transformation" efforts it's replacing.

As an added benefit, it would stop forcing BU’s to absorb initiatives they never asked for in the first place. The BU’s already know their customers, markets, and operational realities, they don't need another round of centrally mandated AI programs designed far from the front lines. If the goal is truly to create shareholder value, replacing the function imposing these initiatives may be the most impactful AI deployment available.


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If there are three things that are certain in this world it is death, taxes, and GTF. Most big oil companies have GTF-like functions, A lot of smaller companies don’t. COP is caught somewhere in the middle and someone obviously decided that keeping GTF would be useful. This has been talked about for years and nothing has changed. The entire global assurance process is embedded in GTF. If that assurance process changes or is revamped then there may be a slim chance that GTF may go away. The recent layoff cycle was a missed opportunity for more streamlining and efficiency gains.

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Every oil company in the world and most businesses are using AI to help reduce costs. If you seldom leave your desk then worry. If you are in a supervisor or management role then worry a little If you work at or near the wellheads then relax and have a cold one because you are safe. That is the way it has always been when energy companies go through technology and changing business cycles. If you are expecting more than that then you need to be looking into another sector.

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Post ID: @hc+1ktt08y1q

@OP this would only happen if we pay BCG a few million for them to tell us it’s the best path forward.

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