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Latest Read: Decision-Driven Analytics

Decision-Driven Analytics: Leveraging Human Intelligence to Unlock the Power of Data by Bart de Langhe and Stefano Puntoni.

Decision-Driven Analytics: Leveraging Human Intelligence to Unlock the Power of Data by Bart de Langhe and Stefano Puntoni

Stefano holds a MSc in Statistics and Economics from the University of Padova and a PhD in Marketing from the London Business School. Today Stefano is a Professor of Marketing at The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania and Co-Director, AI at Wharton.

Bart holds a MA in Psychology, from KU Leuven in Belgium and a PhD in Marketing, Rotterdam School of Management, Erasmus University in the Netherlands. Today he is Professor of Marketing at KU Leuven.

I certainly found this a must-read for anyone seeking to understand and leverage the power of AI data for competitive advantages. In a broad stroke the book shows how companies today have so much data at their fingertips, yet many executives and organizations fail to extract any true value from it.

They introduce a new framework called “decision-driven analytics”. In fact, this approach emphasizes the integration of human intelligence and judgment with data analytics to improve business outcomes. The book outlines four pillars of decision-driven analytics and identifies common pitfalls that organizations face when trying to leverage data effectively.

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Latest Read: What To Do When Machines Do Everything

What To Do When Machines Do Everything: How to Get Ahead in a World of AI, Algorithms, Bots, and Big Data by Malcolm Frank, Paul Roehrig, and Ben Pring.

What To Do When Machines Do Everything: How to Get Ahead in a World of AI, Algorithms, Bots, and Big Data by Malcolm Frank, Paul Roehrig, and Ben Pring

Malcolm holds a BA in Economics from Yale University. He is the former Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Marketing Officer of Cognizant Technology Solutions.

Paul holds a BS in journalism from the University of Florida and Doctor of Philosophy from Syracuse University. He was a Principal Analyst at Forrester Research and Global Managing Director of Cognizant’s Center for the Future of Work. Today he his Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer at Ascendion.

Ben holds a BA in Philosophy from the University of Manchester UK. He is a former Vice President at Gartner and Vice President, Head of Thought Leadership, and Director at Cognizant Technology Solutions.

There are few books that made an immediate impact upon reading them. This is one such book and I highly recommend this to anyone working or striving to understand the role of AI that is transforming the world today.

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Latest Read: The Complete Obsolete Guide to Generative AI

The Complete Obsolete Guide to Generative AI by David Clinton.

The Complete Obsolete Guide to Generative AI by David Clinton

David is an AWS Solutions Architect, Linux server administrator and author of many Linux and Amazon technologies.

The Complete Obsolete Guide to Generative AI is in fact actually fun to read. Yet at the same time David is delivering a practical introduction. To be fair, beyond his humor, David acknowledges the fluid pace of change in the AI marketplace. This has pushed ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude to evolve ever so quickly that much of what the general public learns is soon outdated. His focus is to reveal the need for a constant understanding of Generative AI’s core concepts.

So, this book is providing readers with the general, bigger picture of tools and methods for creating text, code, and imaging, touches on the strategies for writing effective prompts. He is addressing all the topics the world has been hearing about.

This also dives into data analytics, training models on local devices or clouds, building custom AI models, and even insights to establish your own large language model. Exercises will help readers learn how generative AI can transform daily work tasks and communications, making Generative AI accessible to all rather than intimidating everyone.

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Latest Read: AI for Good

AI for Good: Applications in Sustainability, Humanitarian Action, and Health by William B. Weeks and Juan M. Lavista Ferres.

AI for Good: Applications in Sustainability, Humanitarian Action, and Health by William B. Weeks and Juan M. Lavista Ferres

William holds a BS in Biology/ChemistryBachelor of Science from Whitman College, MD from The University of Texas Medical Branch, and PhD in Economics from Aix-Marseille University France. Today he is Director, AI for Health at Microsoft and an Adjunct Professor at NYU School of Public Health.

Juan holds a BS in computer science from the Catholic University in Uruguay, MA in Data Mining and Machine Learning from Johns Hopkins University and a PhD in AI on Healthcare from Vrije Universiteit of Amsterdam.

With a foreword by Brad Smith, Vice Chair and President of Microsoft, AI for Good is certainly addressing the exploration of how artificial intelligence is being used today to address the world’s most pressing challenges.

Readers will discover how Microsoft’s AI leaders and researchers are obviously using AI to transform the world for the better. The impact AI is making on data analytics is amazing. William and Juan are detailing their efforts so far.

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Latest Read: Autonomous Transformation

Autonomous Transformation: Creating a More Human Future in the Era of Artificial Intelligence by Brian Evergreen

Autonomous Transformation: Creating a More Human Future in the Era of Artificial Intelligence by Brian Evergreen

Brian holds a BA in Music Theory from Azusa Pacific University. He has written fro VentureBeat and Fast Company. He is currently CEO of The Future Solving Company.

We are now seeing the impact of AI’s transformational capability with project management. So, how will organizations fundamentally shift as a result of AI data? This is a rather interesting look at any complex organization, and how organizational leadership and employees with over a decade of experience pull back from change. Are organizations in fact prepared to handle this change?

Autonomous Transformation is addressing the idea that AI can create efficient change, yet not be perhaps ready to address the shift required by organizations without a practical framework. Brian is providing a blueprint for organizations that understand the potential AI can today create new value for internal stakeholders and their employees.

Perfect for executives, directors, managers, and other business leaders, Autonomous Transformation will also earn a place for anyone who finds themselves doing their best to navigate an increasingly complex and nuanced digital and economic landscape.

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