Ada Lovelace Day - how women in data are turning AI explorations into valuable services
Today, every boards of every business is eager to turn AI into a competitive advantage, but significant barriers remain. Smart data leaders are working across the organization to overcome the obstacles and create value from their emerging technology explorations.
That was the conclusion from a ‘Women in Data’ panel at the recent Snowflake World Tour in London. The four panelists suggested data leaders who want to shift AI projects from potential to profit should focus on three areas: measuring returns, fostering cultural change, and supporting the next generation of data professionals.
Measuring returns
The panel turned first to the issue of creating value from AI. Alex Winward, Director of the Finance Data Analytics Office at Lloyds Banking Group, suggested return on investment is often the key metric. While IT professionals understand that large-scale technological implementations can take a long time to deliver value, the rest of the business sees the...
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