Applied Artificial Intelligence: A Handbook For Business Leaders

*** SECOND EDITION FOR 2024 COVERS PRACTICAL GENERATIVE AI APPLICATIONS FOR BUSINESS ***

"Artificial intelligence" is the buzzword of the day. You've no doubt read your fair share of media hype either proclaiming doom and gloom where robots seize our jobs or AI takes over or prophesying a new utopia where AI cures all our human problems. But what does it actually mean for your role as a business leader?

This book is a practical guide for business leaders who are passionate about leveraging machine intelligence to enhance the productivity of their companies and the quality of life in their communities. If you love driving innovation by combining data, technology, design, and people to solve real problems at an enterprise scale, this is your playbook.

In this expanded 2nd edition, we delve into the latest developments in AI, particularly in large language models and AI-driven image generation. We explore how various enterprise AI functions can not only leverage predictive AI but also embrace generative AI, implementing these cutting-edge technologies safely and ethically to benefit both your organization and society.

This book is focused on helping you drive concrete business decisions through applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning. If you have questions such as…

How do I distinguish true value from AI hype?
What are the best business use cases for AI established so far?
How do I identify the best business case for AI adoption and evaluate opportunities?
How my company can benefit from generative AI and the latest advancements in large language models?
Should I build or buy an AI platform?
How do I find and recruit top AI talent for my enterprise?
How will bringing AI into my business increase revenue or decrease costs?
…then this handbook provides you with answers.