CDO Matters Podcast CDO Matters Ep. 67 | Is Your Data Organization AI Ready?
Jan 9, 2025
Katharine Shaw Paffett, the Cross Solution AI lead for UK and Ireland at Avanade, dives into the vital steps for making organizations AI-ready. She explores the resilience of AI in the startup world and warns of a potential 'AI bubble.' Katharine emphasizes the need for advanced connectivity and strategic data management to enhance AI integration. She also discusses the importance of responsible AI and inclusiveness in data training, highlighting practical solutions for navigating unstructured data challenges. A must-listen for data leaders!
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Proactive AI Adoption
- CDOs should proactively integrate and operationalize AI across their organization.
- Don't wait for AI solution requests; take the initiative.
Unstructured Data Advantage
- Generative AI excels at processing unstructured data, unlocking insights previously inaccessible.
- This allows businesses to move from minimum viable products to minimum lovable products.
Data Readiness for AI
- Prioritize data quality, a key blocker for realizing AI ambitions.
- Consider build vs. buy for data management and leverage independent software vendors.