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September 14, 2023 β’ by Michael R. Wade, Amit Joshi in Mike & Amit Talk Tech β’ Podcast available
Mike & Amit discuss the history of artificial intelligence, and how today's particular brand of generative AI emerged...
Apple Google SpotifyArtificial intelligence has been talked about for decades, but over the last year, there has been a shift in the conversation.
The rise of ChatGPT and other forms of generative AI has led to a fierce debate. While some have heralded a new utopian world in which artificial intelligence fixes our problems, others have sounded the alarm, warning of a dystopian future ruled by machines. World leaders, public intellectuals, and the heads of billion-dollar tech companies have staked a claim to both sides.
But is this moment really different from what’s come before? Is generative AI truly disruptive? Or is this yet another tech fad?
Over several special episodes of Mike & Amit Talk Tech, our hosts will explore these questions and more. In today’s episode, they cover the history of artificial intelligence, debate what it is and what it could be, and how today’s particular brand of generative AI emerged.
Professor of Strategy and Digital
Michael R Wade is Professor of Strategy and Digital at IMD and Director of the Global Center for Digital and AI Transformation. He directs a number of open programs such as Leading Digital and AI Transformation, Digital Transformation for Boards, Leading Digital Execution, Digital Transformation Sprint, Digital Transformation in Practice, Business Creativity and Innovation Sprint. He has written 10 books, hundreds of articles, and hosted popular management podcasts including Mike & Amit Talk Tech. In 2021, he was inducted into the Swiss Digital Shapers Hall of Fame.
Professor of AI and Strategy
Amit Joshi is Professor of AI and Strategy at IMD and Program Director of the AI Strategy and Implementation program, Generative AI for Business Sprint, and the Business Analytics for Leaders course. Β He specializes in helping organizations use artificial intelligence and develop their big data, analytics, and AI capabilities. An award-winning professor and researcher, he has extensive experience of AI and analytics-driven transformations in industries such as banking, fintech, retail, automotive, telecoms, and pharma.
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