146: How to drive AI adoption in your organization
Nov 22, 2023
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Mara Cairo, product owner at the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute, and Heather Ferguson, Sr editorial manager at Alteryx, discuss the shift towards generative AI in industry, the importance of understanding its ethical considerations, developing an AI strategy, and building a company around AI.
Hands-on support and translating AI research into industry applications are key for successful AI adoption.
Generative AI is becoming more accessible and offers a wide range of applications for solving business problems.
Deep dives
The Importance of AI Adoption for Companies
Mara Cairo discusses how companies can benefit from adopting AI and overcoming hurdles to realize the value of this technology. She emphasizes the need for hands-on support and the translation of AI research into industry applications.
The Rise of Generative AI
Mara highlights the growing interest in generative AI and its benefits. She notes that many companies are now looking to use generative AI to solve their business problems, as it has become more accessible and offers a wide range of applications.
Challenges and Opportunities in AI Adoption
Mara discusses the challenges and opportunities companies face in adopting AI. She addresses misconceptions about AI capabilities, the importance of understanding business problems, data readiness, and the need for collaboration and stakeholder buy-in. She also highlights the need for ethics and proper education on generative AI.
Ready to take the dive into AI utilization? Whether you're a seasoned professional or just beginning to explore the potential of AI, tune in as we delve into the exciting possibilities that arise when organizations take their first steps into integrating AI technologies. We are joined by Mara Cairo, product owner of the advanced technology team at the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute, and guest host Heather Ferguson, Sr editorial manager at Alteryx. Interested in sharing your feedback with the Alter Everything team? Take our feedback survey here!
This episode was produced by Megan Bowers, Mike Cusic, and Matt Rotundo. Special thanks to Andy Uttley for the theme music and Mike Cusic for the for our album artwork.
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