Family-Owned Firms Hesitant to Embrace AI Innovation
A significant portion of family-run businesses globally seems reluctant to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) into their operations, with only 7% involved in pilot or testing phases. This figure emerges from a PwC survey which gathered insights from approximately 900 aspiring family business leaders across the globe.… Read the rest
North American Banks Lead in AI Innovation, European Banks Lag Behind
Recent data reveals a stark contrast in innovation policies between American and European banks, particularly in the realm of Artificial Intelligence (AI). While banking institutions often highlight AI as a key to increasing efficiency in their communications to the financial markets, North American banks have evidently edged ahead.… Read the rest
Identifying the Challenges of AI Application in South Korean Business
South Korean Companies Facing Real-World AI Application Challenges
The surge in generative AI has led many companies worldwide to pivot toward incorporating AI into their operations. OpenAI’s release of the language model ‘ChatGPT’ based on GPT-3.5 in 2022 marked the start of rapid AI adoption across all sectors.… Read the rest
Amazon’s Maestro: Setting a New Tune in the World of AI-Curated Playlists
Amazon’s innovative Maestro promises a unique twist to the playlist creation experience for its music service subscribers in the United States. Presently in its development stage, Maestro will extend its functionality to those with Amazon Music or Amazon Prime subscriptions, looking to transform the way playlists are assembled.… Read the rest
Virtual Writing Assistant Enhances Essay Evaluations
The São Paulo State Department of Education (Seduc-SP) has introduced an innovative virtual tool that has already evaluated over 400,000 essays as of March 25, originating from students of the public school network on the “Redação Paulista” platform. More than 23,000 teachers across over 4,000 state schools have utilized the feature at least once since its implementation on November 30, 2023.… Read the rest
Saudi Arabia Excel in Global AI Strategy According to 2024 Stanford Index
Saudi Arabia emerges as a frontrunner in formulating national AI strategies, as highlighted by the recent AI Index Report 2024 from Stanford University. This milestone reflects the country’s overarching commitment to harnessing data technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) under the vision and support of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.… Read the rest
High-Paying AI Executive Roles Surge on Wall Street
Wall Street witnesses the rise of a lucrative new role: AI operating executive. This position, which commands up to $2 million in compensation, is becoming increasingly sought-after by private equity firms, according to Deepali Vyas, who leads fintech and applied intelligence at the global consulting firm Korn Ferry.… Read the rest
Turkish Tax Authority Embraces AI to Tackle VAT Discrepancies
Artificial Intelligence in Tax Supervision
In a stride towards digital transformation within the tax administration, groundbreaking efforts employing artificial intelligence (AI) have concluded to identify inconsistencies in the Value Added Tax (VAT) system. This initiative flags the tax authority’s continuous progress towards digitization, an endeavor it has diligently pursued, inspired by both OECD strategies and Presidential Digital Transformation Office initiatives.… Read the rest
Integrating Artificial Intelligence in Modern Architecture
The fusion of architecture and artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing our contemporary world, as cutting-edge technology and societal shifts pave the way for innovative design and construction methods. AI’s role in architecture is not about replacing human architects but about collaborating to enhance the urban design and building process.… Read the rest
Miyagi Prefecture to Ease Teacher Workloads with AI Grading
Miyagi Prefecture’s Board of Education has embraced innovation to alleviate the workload of teachers by rolling out an advanced automatic grading system powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI). Scheduled to be deployed across all prefectural high schools within the year, this technological leap is not restricted to just multiple-choice assessments.… Read the rest