Tag Archives: Artificial intelligence (AI)

61% of manufacturers expect AI to drive growth by 2029, study finds (EN)

The study shows that this surge in AI adoption, combined with 92% of survey respondents prioritising digital transformation, underscores manufacturers’ intent to improve data management and leverage new technologies that enhance visibility and quality throughout the manufacturing process.While digital transformation appears to be a priority for manufacturers, achieving it remains fraught with obstacles, including the […]
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How AI Can Make Us Better Leaders (HBR)

Humans have always been better at inventing tools that change the way we live and work than adapting to the big changes these tools cause. Consider for a moment how the internet has given us instant access to gigabytes of data and yet has made us more distracted. Or how social media has enabled us […]
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Embracing the AI revolution: A holistic approach to workforce transformation(FE)

In the dynamic landscape of the workplace, the infusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is undeniably reshaping job roles and necessitating a strategic overhaul of workforce dynamics. Far from being a threat, AI brings unparalleled efficiencies, opening new horizons for job evolution rather than job loss. In this transformation era, organizations must recognize the complications between […]
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Five emerging technologies in leadership development (Forbes)

“The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The second best time is right now.” —Chinese Proverb Since Chat GPT burst onto the scene in late 2022, leadership development has seen an explosion of new technology. That said, most leadership development professionals still aren’t adopting it. In the 2024 LEADx Leadership Development Benchmark Report, […]
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AI As A Growth Engine: 7 Ways Small Businesses Can Use AI To Scale (Forbes)

While AI might sound like a high-tech luxury only accessible to big corporations, it’s increasingly becoming a game-changer for small businesses willing to embrace its potential. Here are seven strategic ways small businesses can utilize AI to fuel growth and efficiency. Click here to read the full article

The best open-source generative AI models available today (Forbes)

There are many reasons that businesses may want to choose open-source over proprietary tools when getting started with generative AI. This could be because of cost, opportunities for customization and optimization, transparency or simply the support that’s offered by the community. There are disadvantages too, of course, and I cover the pros and cons of […]
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AI will never replace people” says 84% of senior Executive (HRD)

As AI reshapes the professional landscape, opinions diverge sharply among 800 professionals surveyed nationwide. Like it or not, AI is changing the working landscape, prompting business leaders to re-evaluate future plans when it comes to investing in people and technology.  A nationwide study* with 800 professionals – from entry-level to senior executives – to discover […]
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AI can improve business results, says MMA South Africa (BL)

There is no doubt that the AI wave is fundamentally shaping and changing the role of marketing within an organisation. Because of this seismic shift, CEOs and their CMOs across sectors and industries are regrouping and ramping up their digital innovation to increase competitiveness. Retaining existing customers and gaining new ones is now an outright battle […]
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AI Implementation In Business: Lessons From Diverse Industries (Forbes)

Artificial intelligence has been introduced to companies around the world, with some good results and some waste of resources. At this point we can see trends that will help business leaders implement worthwhile efforts. Best use cases vary from industry to industry, but commonalities abound. Businesses can benefit from looking beyond their own industry or […]
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The journey toward AI-enabled railway companies (Mckinsey &Company)

Railway companies could use opportunities created by rapidly evolving artificial intelligence technologies as a catalyst to improve the way they plan and deliver operations. Many types of artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities have accelerated in recent years due to tumbling costs of data storage and processing, rapidly expanding data availability, and improved data storage and modelling techniques. […]
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