{"id":1163,"date":"2023-12-19T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-06-24T12:19:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T19:19:06","slug":"how-to-get-started-with-ai-for-industry-and-business-leaders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newed.any0.dpdns.org\/en-us\/microsoft-cloud\/blog\/2023\/12\/19\/how-to-get-started-with-ai-for-industry-and-business-leaders\/","title":{"rendered":"How to get started with AI for industry and business leaders"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

For business leaders, adopting AI has grown from a curiosity to an interest to an imperative. AI has developed from a vague techie idea to concrete tools like using AI solutions to deliver better customer experiences or to detect quality defects in manufacturing. The era of AI<\/a> is here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s important to understand the potential of AI and learn how to make informed decisions about AI adoption and implementation. The benefits of AI in business are more compelling every day. A recent global study by IDC<\/a> confirms that businesses are eager to adopt AI technology, with 71% of respondents currently using AI tools in their organizations.1<\/sup> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even with this momentum, business leaders face challenges when it comes to implementation. Where should you start your organization’s AI transformation?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Transform your business with AI<\/h2>

Learn about AI business strategy and AI for industries<\/p>

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Learn from Microsoft leaders how to transform your organization with AI<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve brought together our AI and industry leaders at Microsoft to share how they think about AI transformation in our video series, Transform Your Business with AI<\/strong><\/a>. More importantly, they provide success stories and guidance on how others can align AI technology with their business goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To start learning about how AI can transform your business, I recommend you begin by thinking about where your business is today and where it is you want to go. Jessica Hawk, Corporate Vice President, Data, AI, and Digital Applications Product Marketing at Microsoft, will walk you through the key drivers of AI success<\/a>. She will also provide guidance as you examine what characteristics foster an AI-ready culture.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Whether you lead a healthcare organization or a retail business, the next two topics are top of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Responsible AI<\/a><\/strong>: Natasha Crampton, Chief Responsible AI Officer, shares principles and procedures followed at Microsoft and how leaders can develop their own AI strategy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Sustainability<\/strong><\/a>: Melanie Nakagawa, Chief Sustainability Officer, shares the Microsoft approach to sustainability in the era of AI.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Explore how Microsoft and customers are implementing AI within retail, manufacturing, financial services, and healthcare with our industry-focused videos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n