TheAssociation Perspectives: April 2024
In This Newsletter
- Introduction
- Machines That Think and Act: The Future of AI & Autonomous Systems
- The Future of Work: AI as a Collaborator, Not a Competitor
- A Small Business Owner’s AI Adoption Story
- Event Recaps: Enterprise Data World 2024 and New York City Data Universe 2024
- CEO’s Corner: Words From Wendy
- Get Involved
Introduction
As April showers bring May flowers, TheAssociation Perspectives blossoms with more insights and updates for the AI village. 🌷
This month’s edition includes insightful pieces on the future of AI, the evolving nature of work, and real-life stories of AI adoption. And catch up on the latest from top data events and what’s been up at TheAssociation.
Dive in and enjoy!
About This Month’s Edition
Greg Anderson writes about the future of AI and autonomous systems, diving into neural networks, RAG, and real-time sensors in robotics.
Kristen Marshall Talley wraps up her series on how AI affects the human experience, writing about how AI will affect our careers.
Susan Li reflects on her family’s experience integrating AI into their small business, highlighting the importance of responsible deployment and ethical considerations.
Meenu Howland writes about her experience at the Enterprise Data World 2024 hosted by DATAVERSITY.
Morgan Templar thinks back to her time at the inaugural Data University US event in New York City.
About Our Contributors
Greg Anderson is an experienced and innovative expert in Data Architecture, Data Analytics, and Data Integration, with 25 years of experience and knowledge in consolidating business requirements and harnessing the power of data to address them. Greg is currently working in healthcare data architecture and focusing his efforts on data management to power, inform, and drive AI innovation.
Kristen Marshall Talley has decades of experience in the technology industry, having worked at Google, Microsoft, AWS, and Salesforce. She currently runs her own consulting firm, Enablement Consult, specializing in Go-To-Market acceleration and M&A integration strategy.
Susan Li is an Architectural Associate at LE Data, and has been in data governance roles for Finance and Government at a local, state, and federal level. She is also an active member of TheAssociation, leading the Adelaide Chapter.
Meenu Howland is the CEO and founder of Neuronova Consulting LLC, specializing in crafting long-term data and business strategies with a strong emphasis on ethical data practices and promoting diverse thought processes. With over 15 years of experience, Meenu has extensive expertise across various sectors and is actively involved in shaping AI and data ethics as the Chapter Lead for the Twin Cities and a Data and AI Trust Advisory Board member at TheAssociation.
Morgan Templar is a seasoned expert in data and technology with over 15 years of experience. She is currently the CEO of First CDO Partners, leading the organization “To Create a Better World through Better Information.” Morgan also serves as a Data and AI Trust Advisory Board member at TheAssociation.
Thought Leadership Corner
Machines That Think and Act: The Future of AI & Autonomous Systems
The integration of advanced neural networking and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) technologies into robotics and drone swarms is spearheading a revolution in autonomous systems. Coupled with real-time sensors, these technologies empower robots and drones to perform complex tasks quickly, efficiently, and without direct supervision, paving the way for innovative applications and ethical debate across various industries.
The Future of Work: AI as a Collaborator, Not a Competitor
This month, I am wrapping up my series on how AI is affecting the human experience and how marketers can explore the technology in a human-centric way. We started by exploring the definition of AI, then dove into examples of applications in Machine Learning and Robotics.
Now, let’s look forward. How will AI affect my career?
A Small Business Owner’s AI Adoption Story
By Susan Li
The AI hype cycle has undeniably taken over the world, permeating deep and wide into almost granular levels in various industries and sectors.
I first realized the widespread impact of AI when my husband—who owns a small-sized electric service company—brought up AI questions at our dinner table, which my 12-year-old son answered. It became evident that AI had reached a point, with more than 50% (I made it up) of businesses worldwide either piloting AI strategies or embracing AI-driven ideas and solutions.
The questions surrounding AI were no longer abstract but rather practical and urgent.
Business owners and top management were not just curious about what AI could do for them but were actively seeking answers to crucial questions.
In Case You Missed It
Enterprise Data World 2024
As the founder of Neuronova Consulting LLC, I had the privilege of attending Enterprise Data World 2024, a conference that has solidified its standing as a pivotal gathering for the AI and data management community. Hosted by DATAVERSITY, this event provided a deep dive into the transformative capabilities of AI across various sectors, with a strong emphasis on ethical practices and governance.
New York City Data Universe 2024
New York City hosted another great data, analytics, and AI conference: Data Universe 2024. This is the first year for this conference in the United States; they have had very successful events in London in the past few years.
The conference featured a novel format with seven open stages around the exhibit hall. Stages were specific to topics: Keynotes, Analytics & Business Intelligence, Business Strategy & Transformation…
CEO’s Corner
Updates from Wendy Turner-Williams
Dear Members,
As spring takes hold, TheAssociation.AI is blossoming with new endeavors to propel our mission of responsible AI development and cross-disciplinary collaboration. I’m thrilled to share the latest updates.
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