How to navigate the AI jungle with pragmatic steps for business
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The Infinite Monkey Theorem professes the idea that a monkey typing for an infinite amount of time would eventually generate the complete works of William Shakespeare, and OpenAI and ChatGPT have sparked what looks like a form of that.
ChatGPT, or more broadly generative AI, is everything, everywhere, all at once. It's magic: ask a question about anything and get a clear answer. Imagine an image in your mind and visualize it instantly. Seemingly overnight, people started proclaiming generative AI either as an existential threat to humanity or as the most important technological advancement of all time.
In previous waves of technology such as machine learning (ML), a consensus has formed among experts about the capabilities and limitations of the technology. But with generative AI, the disagreement, even among AI specialists, is stark. A recent leak of a memo from a Google researcher suggesting early GenAI pioneers had "no moat" has sparked a heated debate about the very nature of AI.
Just a few months ago, the trajectory of AI seemed to follow previous trends like internet, cloud and mobile technology. Overhyped by some and dismissed as “old news” by others, AI has had various effects on areas such as healthcare, automotive and retail. But the revolutionary impact of interacting with an AI that seems to understand and respond intelligently has led to unprecedented user adoption; OpenAI attracted 100 million users in two months. This, in turn, sparked a frenzy of zealous endorsements and vehement rebuttals.
EventTransform 2023
Join us in San Francisco on July 11-12, where senior executives will discuss how they've integrated and optimized AI investments for success and avoided common pitfalls.
Register nowThere is no doubt that it is now clear that generative AI is poised to bring significant change to businesses at a pace that far exceeds previous technological evolutions. As CIOs and other technology leaders strive to align their strategies with this unpredictable but influential trend, a few guidelines can help them adapt to these ever-changing currents.
Create opportunities for AI experimentationUnderstanding the potential of AI can be overwhelming due to its extensive capabilities. To simplify this, focus on encouraging experimentation in concrete, manageable areas. Encourage the use of AI in areas such as marketing, customer service, and other simpler applications. Prototype and pilot in-house before defining complete solutions or dealing with all exception cases (i.e. workflows to handle AI hallucinations).
Join senior executives in San Francisco on July 11-12 to learn how leaders are integrating and optimizing AI investments for success. Find out more
The Infinite Monkey Theorem professes the idea that a monkey typing for an infinite amount of time would eventually generate the complete works of William Shakespeare, and OpenAI and ChatGPT have sparked what looks like a form of that.
ChatGPT, or more broadly generative AI, is everything, everywhere, all at once. It's magic: ask a question about anything and get a clear answer. Imagine an image in your mind and visualize it instantly. Seemingly overnight, people started proclaiming generative AI either as an existential threat to humanity or as the most important technological advancement of all time.
In previous waves of technology such as machine learning (ML), a consensus has formed among experts about the capabilities and limitations of the technology. But with generative AI, the disagreement, even among AI specialists, is stark. A recent leak of a memo from a Google researcher suggesting early GenAI pioneers had "no moat" has sparked a heated debate about the very nature of AI.
Just a few months ago, the trajectory of AI seemed to follow previous trends like internet, cloud and mobile technology. Overhyped by some and dismissed as “old news” by others, AI has had various effects on areas such as healthcare, automotive and retail. But the revolutionary impact of interacting with an AI that seems to understand and respond intelligently has led to unprecedented user adoption; OpenAI attracted 100 million users in two months. This, in turn, sparked a frenzy of zealous endorsements and vehement rebuttals.
EventTransform 2023
Join us in San Francisco on July 11-12, where senior executives will discuss how they've integrated and optimized AI investments for success and avoided common pitfalls.
Register nowThere is no doubt that it is now clear that generative AI is poised to bring significant change to businesses at a pace that far exceeds previous technological evolutions. As CIOs and other technology leaders strive to align their strategies with this unpredictable but influential trend, a few guidelines can help them adapt to these ever-changing currents.
Create opportunities for AI experimentationUnderstanding the potential of AI can be overwhelming due to its extensive capabilities. To simplify this, focus on encouraging experimentation in concrete, manageable areas. Encourage the use of AI in areas such as marketing, customer service, and other simpler applications. Prototype and pilot in-house before defining complete solutions or dealing with all exception cases (i.e. workflows to handle AI hallucinations).
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