Why Companies Are Collections of Algorithms—and How AI Will Optimize Them

Summary

The article argues that companies are fundamentally collections of algorithms—processes, workflows, and decision-making systems—and that AI will revolutionize business by optimizing these algorithmic components. Using the fictional example of "Memories" (a photo processing company), the author illustrates how business operations can be broken down into discrete algorithmic steps. The core thesis is that AI's transformative potential is underestimated because people fail to see organizations as systems of algorithms ripe for automation and optimization.