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Data-Driven Decision-Making with AI | United Nations' Neil Sahota | Internet of Things Podcast

IoT For All Podcast · 2 Mar 2023 · 27m

What this episode covers

Neil Sahota, AI Advisor to the United Nations, explains that IoT provides the essential data fuel for AI, enabling data-driven decision-making that reduces human bias and improves outcomes in sectors like healthcare and logistics. He highlights the challenge of quantifying ROI for preventive maintenance, noting that organizations often view IT infrastructure as a cost center rather than a value driver. Sahota also discusses the rise of generative AI and 'artificial empathy,' predicting a shift toward hybrid intelligence that augments human capabilities rather than replacing them.

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large enterprises

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Google, Open AI
Products
ChatGPT, Dolly, Microsoft Bing

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