All-in On AI: Author Tom Davenport on Winning Big with Artificial Intelligence | Technovation 779

Tom Davenport, bestselling author and distinguished professor at Babson College, joins us to discuss insights from his latest book, All-in on AI, and give his perspective on the rapid rise of artificial intelligence and its impact on businesses. From his sociology background to becoming a seasoned technology academic, Tom shares reflections on his career path and the evolving landscape of analytics and the birth of AI. Listen to his explanation of the three eras of analytics, culminating in the rise of "Analytics 4.0" powered by AI. As an AI optimist, Tom shares concerns and opportunities associated with AI, including its potential impact on jobs and the declining automation costs. Gain valuable insights into how companies successfully explore AI tools, allocate organizational resources to its experimentation, and strategize its adoption in order to “win big with AI”. Tom also provides his outlook on the future of AI, its influence on consulting, and practical career advice for young professionals in this transformative era.

0:00:00 Introduction
0:01:14 Tom's Sociology Background and Pivot to Technology
0:03:55 Reflections on Tom's Career Path and How It Developed
0:06:17 Wanderings Between Topics and How Tom Contemplates His Academic Career
0:09:07 What Drew Tom to Become Immersed in Data and Artificial Intelligence
0:12:04 Eras of Analytics and Rise of "Analytics 4.0": Artificial Intelligence
0:14:42 Being an "Artificial Intelligence Optimist"
0:16:34 Growing Concerns with the Potential Impact of AI on the Job Market
0:17:53 How Tom is Contemplating the Use of Generative AI In His Own Work
0:20:41 Writers Now Becoming Editors
0:22:20 Tom's Perspective on Useful AI Tools He Has Used
0:23:36 Good Governance Constructs of Generative AI Usage
0:26:56 Examples of Smart Companies Winning Big with Artificial Intelligence
0:30:13 Elements of Successful Experimentation with AI
0:34:32 Organizational Elements and Dedicating Resources to AI Experimentation
0:36:22 Pace of Change of AI and Uncertainty of its Future
0:38:59 Big Players in AI and Level of Influence Startups Will Have in the Future
0:41:04 Impact of AI on Consulting
0:43:29 Tom's Perspective on Citizen Development and Data Science
0:46:11 Career Advice for Young People Given the Rise of AI
0:48:44 How Tom Organizes His Time and Staying Up-to-Date
0:50:17 Choosing Collaborators and Co-Authoring Pieces
0:51:38 Outro

An audio-only version of this interview is available as episode 779 of Metis Strategy’s podcast, #Technovation with Peter High. Learn more at http://bit.ly/Technovation-779.

Subscribe to Technovation on your podcast platform of choice: https://link.chtbl.com/Technovation

To learn more, visit https://www.metisstrategy.com/technovation-podcast/
----------------
#podcast #artificialintelligence

Видео All-in On AI: Author Tom Davenport on Winning Big with Artificial Intelligence | Technovation 779 канала Metis Strategy