Automating a repetitive task can save time, but the bigger opportunity is often the workflow surrounding it. By mapping the process from trigger to outcome, businesses can connect systems, reduce repeated data entry, define human decision points and build automation that works as an operating system rather than a collection of shortcuts.
AI agents can increasingly participate in real business processes. As their ability to act grows, organisations need clearer controls over permissions, approvals, validation, monitoring and accountability.
OpenAI's new Ultrafast preview can run GPT-5.6 Sol at up to 14× Standard processing speed. The bigger question is which business workflows actually become better when advanced AI can respond almost immediately.
AI is evolving from a tool that answers questions into technology that can participate in real business workflows. Learn where AI automation can create value and why businesses should define the process before automating it.
