The Assembly 2025
A One North Event
May 14-16, 2025
morning-dew
Islands of Context: Finding Your Organization's True North
Jennifer Lill discusses the importance of bridging human intuition with AI. Although AI offers powerful capabilities, it's our human ability to provide context and meaning that truly charts a course toward success.
Key Ideas
Understanding Comes Naturally to Humans
Human intelligence is shaped by years of cultural norms, emotional nuance, and shared experiences — all of which AI lacks.
Context Isn’t Built In
AI is powerful at processing patterns, but it lacks the intuitive understanding humans rely on. Without built-in context, it often misses what feels obvious — requiring structure and guidance to interpret even basic information.
Agentic Frameworks Show Promise
The future of AI lies in orchestration. Agentic systems that combine memory, planning, and tools help models act more intelligently, not just predictively.