AI is real, but not easy. Here, Tom Davenport approaches this difficult topic with his trademark explanation, insight, and real-world examples. And the book's title is perfect: you'll get access to the biggest source of competitive advantage today if you read The AI Advantage.
Andrew McAfee, Principal Research Scientist at MIT and coauthor of The Second Machine Age and Machine | Platform | Crowd
Consider this book as your 'AI myth buster'—a fabulous guide to anyone faced with vendor hype and moonshot expectations of AI. It cuts through the clutter, giving a clear explanation of the true capabilities of AI, a pragmatic approach of how to think through its potential in your organization, and methods to drive the effective adoption of AI at scale. A must-read!
Dave Gledhill, Group CIO, DBS Bank
AI pervasiveness is inevitable. It will be everywhere, grow hyperbolically, and catch most by surprise. The only question is when that tipping point will be. Davenport's book provides a holistic path to prepare organizations and individuals for what is to come in a structured manner full of real-life examples and applications.
Leandro DalleMule, Head of Information Management and Chief Data Officer, General Insurance, AIG
Organizations are looking to learn about the practical applications and business impact of AI. Many of their questions will be answered by this excellent book.
Janet Foutty, Chair and CEO, Deloitte Consulting, LLP
The AI Advantage is a must-read for executives who wish to truly become cognitive corporation leaders and not merely 'cocktail party' pontificators who dupe their colleagues into believing they've 'got AI,' but, in actuality, only have a few pilots possessing little to no business impact at all.
A. Charles Thomas, Global Chief Data and Analytics Officer, General Motors
The promise of AI technology is to transform us. But things get in the way: hype, denial, and just simple misunderstanding. Once again, Tom Davenport has taken on the role of the business sherpa, guiding decision makers through the maze of technology to the business transformation we all want.
Kristian J. Hammond, Professor of Computer Science, Northwestern University; and Chief Scientist, Narrative Science
An essential guide to business.
Forbes
Davenport reports on what AI has accomplished so far, where it has failed, and where it might soon spectacularly succeed...He explains the different types of tech that commonly fall under the AI umbrella, explores the ways businesses are incorporating AI into their processes, and examines the ethical considerations of this powerful new technology.
BizEd
Thomas Davenport explains how almost any organization — whatever its size and nature may be — can become productively and profitably involved in the artificial intelligence “revolution.”
Bob Morris, Blogging on Business
Fascinating insight into the practical business value and the return on investment generated by AI technologies.... Thoroughly grounded in business management literature, the book will appeal mainly to managers and leaders interested in broadening their view of artificial intelligence. Recommended.
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