Dr. Henna Karna, a Harvard Fellow and former Google executive, dives into practical strategies for business leaders looking to navigate the AI landscape. She emphasizes how to ensure AI addresses real problems rather than creating new ones. Cost concerns and strategic adoption take center stage as Dr. Karna reveals how companies can harness AI's potential effectively. The discussion also touches on the evolving role of major tech players and the importance of human communication in the face of changing AI trends.
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AI Buzzword Fatigue
AI-powered product positioning will become less effective in 2025.
The overuse of "AI" as a marketing buzzword diminishes its value.
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Data's Decline
Traditional data becomes less relevant as AI understands real-world contexts better.
Future systems will rely on human conversation instead of raw data.
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Open-Source Model Decline
Open-source AI models, prone to commoditization, will lose value.
Their openness hinders competitive advantage.
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We’re turning up the heat once again! After last year’s sizzling Hot Takes episode, we had to run it back for 2025.
Knownwell CMO Courtney Baker is joined by CEO David DeWolf and Chief Product & Technology Officer Mohan Rao to deliver their boldest AI predictions yet. What shifts are coming in AI? Which trends are about to fizzle out? And what might shake up the industry in unexpected ways?
In our expert interview segment, Pete Buer sits down with AI and digital transformation expert Dr. Henna Karna, a Harvard Fellow and former Google executive. She shares practical strategies for business leaders to ensure AI is solving real problems and not just creating new ones. From cost concerns to strategic adoption, Dr. Karna explains how companies can maximize AI’s potential without getting caught up in the hype.
Grab your milk, ice cream, or (according to Mohan) hot chocolate—this one’s gonna be on fire!
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