In this podcast, Malcolm Gladwell and Jacob Goldstein discuss the future of AI for business with Kareem Yusuf, Senior Vice President of Product Management and Growth for IBM Software. They explore topics such as foundation models, AI transforming data storage and decision making, and next-generation AI platforms empowering businesses to use AI at scale.
Generative AI powered by foundation models enables the broader adoption of AI at scale and facilitates the creation of new content.
AI can help businesses automate tasks, improve customer service, and make informed decisions by leveraging generative AI and conversational interfaces.
Deep dives
AI Adoption by Enterprise Businesses
AI adoption by enterprise businesses involves gaining insights from data to support decisions and automate activities. The rise of generative AI powered by foundation models has made it easier to apply AI at scale and unlock additional value. Standardized machine learning models have been used for anomaly detection, optimization, and resource management. However, generative AI allows for a broader adoption by enabling the refinement of a large model for various tasks, leading to the creation of new content.
Introducing Watson X and Its Components
Watson X is IBM's platform for leveraging generative AI within the enterprise. It enables businesses to manipulate foundation models, provides a data store for training and tuning models, and offers a governance framework for ensuring compliance. Watson X's focus is on being open, targeted to business use cases, and trusted with enterprise proprietary data. By empowering customers to apply AI to their specific needs, Watson X aims to create AI value creators rather than just consumers.
AI's Role in Enhancing Creativity and Future Transformations
AI can help people be more creative at work by automating mundane tasks and freeing up time for higher-value thinking. As AI technologies continue to advance, the future of business will see an increase in generative AI applications and conversational interfaces. AI will touch every aspect of business, such as customer service, automation of tasks, and informed decision-making. To prepare for this transformation, business leaders should understand AI technologies, identify areas where AI can provide new value, and focus on data governance and regulatory compliance.
As businesses adopt AI, a new era of problem-solving, innovation, and creative decision making can be brought to scale. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Jacob Goldstein explore the future of AI for business with Kareem Yusuf, Senior Vice President of Product Management and Growth for IBM Software. They discuss the advent of foundation models, how AI can transform data storage and decision making, and how next-generation AI platforms like watsonx from IBM can empower businesses to use AI at scale.