Why are businesses interested in how to harness AI effectively?
Artificial intelligence is everywhere now. Learning how to use it properly is the new competitive advantage. And there are real costs to getting it wrong. BBC Travel reported, “In 2022, Air Canada’s chatbot promised a discount that wasn’t available to passenger Jake Moffatt, who was assured that he could book a full-fare flight for his grandmother’s funeral and then apply for a bereavement fare after the fact. Then when Moffatt applied for the discount, the airline said the chatbot had been wrong – the request needed to be submitted before the flight – and it wouldn’t offer the discount. Instead, the airline said the chatbot was a “separate legal entity that is responsible for its own actions”. But the British Columbia Civil Resolution Tribunal rejected that argument, ruling that Air Canada had to pay Moffatt $812.02 (£642.64) in damages and tribunal fees.”
Is the interest in AI just a fad?
That’s unlikely. Artificial intelligence is being used by millions of businesses to save billions of pounds in time and human capital already. Leaders won’t want to abandon these gains. If anything, as the technology advances, businesses will be looking for more ways to harness AI effectively; not less. PWC stated, “What comes through strongly from all the analysis we’ve carried out for this report is just how big a game changer AI is likely to be, and how much value potential is up for grabs. AI could contribute up to $15.7 trillion1 to the global economy in 2030, more than the current output of China and India combined.”
Why hire AI speakers for your keynote?
Hiring AI speakers for your keynote is a great initial step in learning how to harness AI effectively for your business or organisation. Technology speakers have always been inspirational and thought-provoking; so bringing someone in with specific AI know-how is a great audience draw and brainstorming tool. It shows that your event is on the pulse of where growth will come from and looking to empower attendees with that knowledge.
What should you look for in an AI speaker?
The first and most important qualification for an AI speaker is that niche expertise. Look for people with time behind the wheel at AI innovators like OpenAI, Google, Microsoft and others. Alternatively, a strong journalistic presence within the tech space with diverse exposure to a range of tools could also prove valuable. Beyond that, you’ll want to review their recordings to look for communication clarity, on-stage comfort, rapport-building and crowd work skills.
