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Digital Economy Dispatch #231 -- Does AI Make Us More Productive?
Despite the excitement around AI, is it improving productivity? Achieving AI's productivity gains requires more than just implementation; it needs strategic changes in workflows, measurement, and human-AI collaboration to unlock transformative value.
Digital Economy Dispatch #230 -- The Challenges of AI Adoption in the UK Public Sector
Reviewing AI in UK public sector organizations has revealed a gap between AI's potential and the reality with implementation challenges such as outdated systems and lack of transparency. Addressing this is essential to increase the government's capacity for widespread AI adoption.
Digital Economy Dispatch #229 -- Understanding AI Attitudes
Understanding individual and organizational attitudes towards AI is crucial for determining the success of your AI adoption. Recent surveys reveal a complex spectrum of public perceptions. Exploring them brings important insight for digital leaders.
Digital Economy Dispatch #226 -- The Evolving Interplay between Business and Technology
Business and technology are becoming indistinguishable in the digital age. By viewing their relationship through the concepts of the "technology of business" and the "business of technology", we can see how AI will accelerate this fusion.
Digital Economy Dispatch #225 -- Is a Data Fabric Approach the Key to Scaling Enterprise AI?
Scaling AI requires a coordinated approach to data management. A data fabric architecture may the answer. It offers a strategic solution to overcome data fragmentation, quality issues, and governance deficiencies that prevent enterprises from scaling AI beyond pilot projects.
Digital Economy Dispatch #224 -- A Practical Approach to AI Accountability
Today, AI systems making important decisions often lack transparency, leading to legal and ethical problems. Organizations must take practical steps for AI to implement clear guidelines, integrate ethics into development, monitor AI performance, and train staff to ensure responsible AI use.
Digital Economy Dispatch #223 -- Peeling Back the UK Government’s AI Playbook
The global AI discourse is intensifying, with leaders engaged in discussing its potential and risks. Meanwhile, on the ground the UK's AI Playbook has been released to guide public sector entities on ethical, effective AI integration and deployment.
Digital Economy Dispatch #222 -- Why AI is about Better Questions not Better Answers
AI's power lies not just in its generative abilities, but in how it prompts us to rethink problem-solving. Leaders who prioritize asking insightful questions, rather than just gathering data, will best leverage AI's potential.
Digital Economy Dispatch #221 -- DeepSeek and the New AI Strategy Dilemma
DeepSeek is a powerful tool requiring less computing power, but also raises questions about open-source AI, geopolitical tensions, and responsible AI adoption. Can DeepSeek be the spark you need to re-assess your AI strategy?