Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has entered a new era, with new applications being released at an incredible pace. A substantial increase in adoption among large companies means AI is now everywhere. Businesses have high expectations for these advances as AI impacts company revenue, everyday operations, customer and employee engagement, new business models, and more.
In this series, our experts share predictions for AI’s evolving landscape and its profound implications for businesses worldwide. Whether you’re a CEO, CFO, technology leader, or HR manager, AI will enable you to do your job in new, more powerful ways by the end of this year.
While these predictions are wide-ranging, AI holds many exciting possibilities for the future of business. And in a year from now, the AI landscape will likely look different than it does today.
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AI Predictions with Kristin Kehrer
Prediction 1: AI that’s built for you, and works for you
AI trained on your data is already a competitive business advantage for those who use it. But in the coming months, even more powerful, further-refined systems will give businesses that use it even more capabilities.
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AI Predictions with Vin Vashishta
Prediction 2: New AI partner apps will make it even easier to automate, analyze, and simplify your business
New interfaces that provide users with simplified workflows, and advanced search capabilities will emerge as the highest value applications of AI.
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AI Predictions with Kate Strachnyi
Prediction 3: Small AI models will have a big impact for growing businesses
Small, specialized AI models will create more value for organizations than larger ones with more general capabilities.
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AI Predictions with Maria Villablanca
New large language model (LLM) tools will allow more businesses to adopt – and monetize – generative AI technology.
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AI Predictions with Helen Yu
Prediction 5: AI ethics will become a top priority for responsible businesses
Many people are concerned that AI will take their jobs, violate their privacy, and skew information without their knowing. In 2024, it will be paramount for businesses to acknowledge and address these ethical issues.
Meet the Experts
Kristin Kehrer
Kristin Kehrer is the creator of Data Moves Me, LLC and previously Faculty/SME at Emeritus Institute of Management and Instructor. Kristin ranked #8 as a global LinkedIn Top Voice, 2018 – Data Science & Analytics, with 95k followers in data science. She holds an MS in Applied Statistics from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a BS in Mathematics.
Vin Vashishta
In the last decade, Vin Vashishta built two companies by helping clients develop and monetize data and AI products, and teaching over 3,500 professionals the frameworks used to do it. Vin built a social media community with 200K decision-makers and problem solvers and, in 2018, was one of the first LinkedIn AI Top Voices and an early Gartner Ambassador. He is also the author of From Data to Profit, a playbook for monetizing data and AI and learning technical strategy.
Kate Strachnyi
Kate Strachnyi is the founder of DATAcated, a media company focused on helping companies amplify their brand and expertise in AI, machine learning (ML), and data science. Kate is the author of ColorWise: A Data Storyteller's Guide to the Intentional Use of Color. She is a LinkedIn Learning Instructor with several courses focused on personal branding and data careers. LinkedIn Top Voice in Data Science & Analytics for both 2018 and 2019 and on the DataIQ USA100 list.
Maria Villablanca
Maria Villablanca is the creator of The Transform Talks Podcast and the "Voices in Transformation" series, a highly acclaimed thought-leader, entrepreneur, and a LinkedIn Top Voice in the leadership category. Maria is an official Gartner Peer Community and Sustainable Procurement Pledge Ambassador and furthers the supply chain and manufacturing industry by advising technology and solution providers. She is also CEO and Co-founder of one of the world's biggest and fastest-growing supply chain and manufacturing networks, Future Insights Network.
Helen Yu
Helen Yu is the CEO of Tigon Advisory Corp, Co-Founder of Dark Cryptonite, and the Host of CXO Spice. With expertise in technology leadership, growth acceleration, AI, and cybersecurity risk management, she serves as a board director at KeenFolks and CEC (Communications Engineering Company). As a Top 50 Women in Tech and LinkedIn Top Voice in AI and Cybersecurity, Helen is a sought-after industry influencer and speaker at events such as SXSW, TiECon, DMS, Money20/20, FinTech Summit and NAMIC. Her book, Ascend Your Startup, has received three awards in addition to WSJ Best Seller.
