AI promises to transform how we live and work, and while private equity firms are eager to harness its power, the often-overlooked risk lies in mis-implementation - undermining trust, eroding value, and disrupting critical employees. With their reach across the global economy, private equity firms bear particular responsibility for ensuring responsible adoption. This is not a warning against AI, but a call for its effective and efficient use to drive greater value creation, where those who understand and manage the risks will see the true rewards.