Predictive vs. Generative AI: Which One Is Right For Your Business?
CIO, Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
Generative AI may dazzle, but predictive AI is the real game-changer for hiring, promotions and workforce planning.
According to a recent survey by Resume Builder, 66% of US managers have consulted ChatGPT or another large language model (LLM) when making layoff decisions. A majority also use AI to determine raises (78%) and promotions (77%). These data points reflect a broader trend of generative AI infiltrating business processes, which frankly, they aren't meant to. Foundation models aren't designed to handle high-stakes, domain-specific situations, like the ones mentioned.