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▶ CEO at datazuum | Data & AI Strategy | Target Operating Models Specialist | Value Creation | 📣 Speaker | 🎙 Host of The Data Strategy Show

It's great to have conversations with the C-Suite and recently a lot have been asking the same question: How do we close the gap between AI investment and #AI adoption? What I've observed is that it comes down to 3 Key issues that are holding companies back. These are: 👉No Clear Use Cases: Many businesses are throwing cash at AI but have no idea why. If it’s not tied to a clear #business problem, it’s a wasted investment. Create the right data & AI #strategy 👉Siloed Data: Your AI initiative will fail if your #data is scattered in a spaghetti junction of disconnected systems. Fix the data mess for your specific use cases. 👉Lack of Skilled Talent: AI isn’t plug-and-play. Without the right expertise, you’ll struggle to move beyond the pilot stage. Stop wasting money, focus on outcomes, not hype. What else have you observed? #datastrategy

Raghavan Chellappan

Chief Technology Officer | Data & AI Strategy | Digital Transformation | Cloud | Cybersecurity | Data Privacy | Change Agent | High Performance Team Leadership | Chair/Lead IEEE CyberSec for Next-Gen Systems Subcommittee

1mo

Good points Samir. Though AI adoption is becoming essential for business growth, it is being adopted unevenly across industries. Presently, chatbots and virtual assistants are the most adopted AI tools. The biggest obstacle to AI implementation has been the lack of employee awareness and data quality. Trust in AI systems' security and privacy measures is also a major roadblock. As we all are navigating the AI learning curve, it is critical to develop a comprehensive view of AI-related risks across domains and use cases.

Winston S.

Senior Info/Data Management Professional - Experienced Senior Leader in multiple Data Management disciplines - Data Strategy | Data Governance | Data Protection | Data Privacy

1mo

I've heard second hand from a few people that some in senior leadership want to be able to say to their peers they are doing something with AI, regardless of what that "something" is.

Imran H.

Co-founder & Head of Consulting @ Datato.ai | Digitial and Data Transformation Advisor | Data Strategy, Management, Governance, Migration and Culture

1mo

Hassan Abbas Taha Zaidi re our discussion around use cases for AI adoption

Raj Patel

Sr Technical Architect| Digital Transformation | Data Governance | Data Strategist

1mo

Great post! I’d add FOMO as a key issue too. Some implementation partners try to fit one solution for all clients, but each client’s needs are unique. Companies should focus on their data and strategy, not just following trends. Align AI with real business outcomes. #AIstrategy #DataDriven #BusinessOutcomes

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