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Business Use Cases
Below you will find some links to various business uses of Generative AI, including the studies of the effects on worker productivity.
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Generative AI at WorkA study of customer-support agents' productivity aided with generative AI assistants.
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AI Case StudiesAn assortment of cases of various forms of AI used by companies.
Technology and Business
Reports
Below are a variety of reports about Gen AI or AI generally in business contexts. Consulting firms like McKinsey & Company and Deloitte have begun publishing annual reports based on survey data from organizations.
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The Gen AI Divide: State of AI in Business 2025A report from MIT about the state of AI in business.
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The state of AI: How organizations are rewiring to capture valueA report from McKinsey & Company. Information is based on surveys of organizations and their use of AI.
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The State of Generative AI in the EnterpriseA report from Q4 of 2024 from Deloitte tracking Gen AI investments, successes, and challenges.
Books
The following books may be useful for further exploration.
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Generative AI for Business by Generative AI is transforming industries, driving value that some estimate in the trillions. But cutting through the hype to make informed decisions for your own organization can be daunting. This practical expert-led report from IBM offers a road map to guide you in leveraging generative AI for tangible business impact. Technologists and business leaders alike will explore the fundamental capabilities of generative AI, high-impact use cases, key risks and challenges, technical integration considerations, and how to start building the necessary teams and culture for AI-enabled innovation. Whether you're just starting to explore this transformative technology or looking to scale its impact, you'll learn concrete strategies for harnessing the power of generative AI to create measurable value for your business. Understand generative AI fundamentals and common business use cases Review a range of approaches for using generative AI in business Manage the generative AI model lifecycle, as well as the accompanying risks when deploying this technology Learn effective practices for building the right team and nurturing an innovative culture Get a glimpse of the future of AI and find out how to stay ahead of the curve.ISBN: 979-83-416-2238-8Publication Date: 2025
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Co-Intelligence
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AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER From Wharton professor and author of the popular One Useful Thing Substack newsletter Ethan Mollick comes the definitive playbook for working, learning, and living in the new age of AI Something new entered our world in November 2022 -- the first general purpose AI that could pass for a human and do the kinds of creative, innovative work that only humans could do previously. Wharton professor Ethan Mollick immediately understood what ChatGPT meant: after millions of years on our own, humans had developed a kind of co-intelligence that could augment, or even replace, human thinking. Through his writing, speaking, and teaching, Mollick has become one of the most prominent and provocative explainers of AI, focusing on the practical aspects of how these new tools for thought can transform our world. In Co-Intelligence, Mollick urges us to engage with AI as co-worker, co-teacher, and coach. He assesses its profound impact on business and education, using dozens of real-time examples of AI in action. Co-Intelligence shows what it means to think and work together with smart machines, and why it's imperative that we master that skill. Mollick challenges us to utilize AI's enormous power without losing our identity, to learn from it without being misled, and to harness its gifts to create a better human future. Wide ranging, hugely thought-provoking, optimistic, and lucid, Co-Intelligence reveals the promise and power of this new era.
ISBN: 9780593716717Publication Date: 2024-04-02 -
Understanding Generative AI Business Applications
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This guide covers the fundamental technical principles and various business applications of Generative AI for planning, developing, and evaluating AI-driven products. It equips you with the knowledge you need to harness the potential of Generative AI for enhancing business creativity and productivity. The book is organized into three sections: text-based, senses-based, and rationale-based. Each section provides an in-depth exploration of the specific methods and applications of Generative AI. In the text-based section, you will find detailed discussions on designing algorithms to automate and enhance written communication, including insights into the technical aspects of transformer-based Natural Language Processing (NLP) and chatbot architecture, such as GPT-4, Claude 2, Google Bard, and others. The senses-based section offers a glimpse into the algorithms and data structures that underpin visual, auditory, and multisensory experiences, including NeRF, 3D Gaussian Splatting,Stable Diffusion, AR and VR technologies, and more. The rationale-based section illuminates the decision-making capabilities of AI, with a focus on machine learning and data analytics techniques that empower applications such as simulation models, agents, and autonomous systems. In summary, this book serves as a guide for those seeking to navigate the dynamic landscape of Generative AI. Whether you're a seasoned AI professional or a business leader looking to harness the power of creative automation, these pages offer a roadmap to leverage Generative AI for your organization's success. What You Will Learn What are the technical elements that constitute the makeup of Generative AI products? What are the practical applications of Generative AI? How can algorithms be designed to automate and improve written communication? What are the latest Generative AI architectures and algorithms? Who This Book Is For Data scientists, data analysts, decision makers, and business executives interested in gaining an understanding of Generative AI products
ISBN: 9798868802812Publication Date: 2024-05-22 -
Scaling Generative AI
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This book contains the operational readiness framework, providing step-by-step guidance to enterprises to prepare themselves for the scaled adoption of generative AI. Different enterprises have reacted differently to the generative AI hype. The real value of generative AI lies in the scaled adoption. Only 10 percent of the enterprises have been able to scale. A staggering 90 percent of them are lagging. This has caused a "huge gap" between the scaling and lagging firms. Closing this huge gap is a daunting task. To bridge this gap, enterprises must be operationally ready in the following four areas: Customer Technology Data People This book contains the operational readiness framework, providing step-by-step guidance to enterprises to prepare themselves for the scaled adoption of generative AI. Although the framework is primarily for the executives, leaders, managers, consultants, strategists, and transformation drivers at the lagging firms, the scaling firms can use it to assess their current operational readiness levels and mitigate the prevailing gaps. It can also provide useful insights to the entrepreneurs in the generative AI value chain to develop unique solutions. Additionally, it can help technology and management students to align themselves better to embrace new challenges of the corporate world they will soon enter. The success of this book lies in how effectively the readers apply the framework at their workplace. This book is not just about information...it's all about transformation!
ISBN: 9781637427989Publication Date: 2025-03-26
Databases
The databases listed below specifically address technology and business, including AI.
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Forrester This link opens in a new window
Reports and analysis that focus on the business implications of technology change. Jupiter media research and analysis incorporated into Forrester. At the Forrester login screen, enter your Vanderbilt email address in the Business Email Address field without a password, then click the Log In button. You'll be prompted to enter your VU username and password. First time users will need to complete a brief registration form.
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Gartner This link opens in a new window
IT data and analysis: executive summaries, perspectives, research briefs, research notes, special reports on IT-related issues. Spotlights key technologies, products, trends, opportunities, vendors and products.
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BCC Research This link opens in a new windowMarket research on major economic, scientific, and technological developments in industrial, pharmaceutical, and high technology organizations. Industry analysis and market forecasts for advanced materials, high-tech systems and components, nanotechnology and novel processing methods.
News Resources
The following news sources are provided by the Vanderbilt Libraries. For first time use, you will need to follow these instructions.
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Factiva This link opens in a new window
Business magazines, trade publications, and newspapers; includes the Wall Street Journal.
