Harnessing the Power of AI: With Stewart Hodges and Sally Eaves

This is a podcast episode titled, Harnessing the Power of AI: With Stewart Hodges and Sally Eaves. The summary for this episode is: <p>In this episode of IBM Partners in AI Innovation, David discusses the growing adoption of AI in enterprises alongside the challenges faced by organizations in acquiring the necessary skills.</p><ul><li><strong>AI Adoption on the Rise:</strong>&nbsp;While some organizations are still in the early stages of exploration, AI adoption is accelerating across enterprises.</li><li><strong>Skills Gap as a Barrier:</strong>&nbsp;The lack of AI skills across various levels of the organization, from data science to business professionals, is a major hurdle to broader adoption.</li><li><strong>Reasons for Optimism:</strong>&nbsp;Several factors give us reason to be optimistic about the future of AI in business. These include:</li><li>The combined expertise of partners like Prolifics with their industry knowledge and IBM’s AI enablement programs.</li><li>The availability of open, trusted, and targeted AI tools such as Watson X.</li><li>Initiatives like IBM’s commitment to growing AI skills by training 2 million learners by the end of 2026.</li></ul><p>By overcoming these challenges and harnessing the potential of AI, businesses can unlock new opportunities for innovation and efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Listen for:</strong></p><ul><li>[03:24&nbsp;-&nbsp;05:55] How a business can ensure the right AI skills are in place to help clients tap in</li><li>[08:20&nbsp;-&nbsp;10:45] Stewart's approach to working with clients with AI</li><li>[11:42&nbsp;-&nbsp;14:28] Challenges in AI developments</li><li>[16:51&nbsp;-&nbsp;18:22] Commercial-grade AI</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources:</strong></p><p>IBM Commits to Train 2 Million in Artificial Intelligence in Three Years, with a Focus on Underrepresented Communities <a href="https://newsroom.ibm.com/2023-09-18-IBM-Commits-to-Train-2-Million-in-Artificial-Intelligence-in-Three-Years,-with-a-Focus-on-Underrepresented-Communities" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://newsroom.ibm.com/2023-09-18-IBM-Commits-to-Train-2-Million-in-Artificial-Intelligence-in-Three-Years,-with-a-Focus-on-Underrepresented-Communities</a></p><p><br></p><p>WatsonX Ecosystem Home Page <a href="https://ibm.biz/watsonx-eco-news" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://ibm.biz/watsonx-eco-news</a></p>