Listen "Top AI Use Cases in Business"
Episode Synopsis
IN THIS EPISODE: This exciting episode features Jon Down, HBS MBA, professor at the University of Portland and AI entrepreneur who founded two AI companies. He is interviewed by host Denise Silber about the top AI business use cases supported by emerging research, best practices for implementing AI and the key ethical considerations raised by business's use of AI. The conversation also covers how AI can improve productivity, how companies can navigate the challenges of AI adoption, why you might need to spend more time with AI, the need for responsible AI use, and the significance of ongoing education in AI. GUEST BIO: Jon Down, HBS MBA, is a recognized thought leader in the practical and ethical use of artificial intelligence. As a Professor at the University of Portland and founder of two AI-focused companies, he merges academic rigor with real-world application in his teaching, research, and in helping organizations implement the use of AI effectively and responsibly. He is acutely aware of AI's potential risks and the imperative for widespread understanding of AI to mitigate these risks. With a PhD in Strategy from the University of Washington, an MBA from the Harvard Business School, and a BSME from Oregon State he takes a multidisciplinary approach to problems.
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