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Welcome to this edition of LatentView’s ‘Why’ Axis monthly newsletter. This newsletter is your one-stop shop for understanding what's happening across industries – and, more importantly, WHY it matters. We present the most interesting industry developments from the LatentView lens.
Industry Perspectives
Technology
Early Birds Get the AI Agent Edge
Amazon's decision to establish a dedicated lab for AI agent research signals a broader trend of the growing importance of this technology. The ability of AI agents to interact with both digital and physical environments opens up a wide range of new possibilities for businesses across various sectors. You need to focus on AI agents that can learn from human feedback, self-correct, and infer human goals, pointing towards a more intuitive and collaborative relationship between humans and machines. If you are an early adaptor of this transformative technology, you will have a clear edge to optimize operations, enhance CX, and drive innovation in your industry.
- Theagarajan Thanikachalam | Associate Director, LatentView Analytics
Sales
What if your sales AI wasn’t just a jack-of-all-trades but a master of one?
Leveraging AI agents in fields like sales isn't about building a single super-intelligent AI that can do it all but rather about creating specialized AI agents that excel in very specific tasks. You need a targeted approach that allows each agent to become incredibly good at what it does, leading to much better accuracy. It isn’t just smarter; it’s more effective. But here’s the catch: they’re only as good as the foundation they’re built on. Ensure that the information feeding these AI "brains" is accurate, relevant, and primed for optimal performance. And a deep understanding of user intent is non-negotiable. When those elements are in place, specialized AI agents transform sales from a grind into a streamlined, impactful process that delivers consistent wins.
- Vamsi Valluri | Business Head – Retail, LatentView Analytics
Financial Services
Creating AI agents in 3 minutes?
The barriers to utilizing AI are diminishing! The convergence of user-friendly platforms like Coinbase's software development kit with AI models from OpenAI is democratizing the creation of AI agents. This newfound accessibility empowers individuals, even without technical expertise, to create AI agents capable of executing complex tasks. Imagine individuals designing AI agents to automate personal finance management, analyze health data for early illness detection, or even personalize educational experiences. This democratization of AI can reshape how we interact with technology across various aspects of our lives. While increased accessibility to AI holds great potential, it can bring risks, such as bias and security vulnerabilities. To fully realize the benefits of democratized AI, you must prioritize responsible development, ethical considerations, and strong security protocols.
- Prasun Velayudhan | Business Head - Consumer Tech, LatentView Analytics
LatentView Insights and Highlights
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3 Core Principles to Drive ROI from GenAI Deployments
Gartner predicts that by 2025, at least 30% of GenAI projects will be abandoned mainly due to poor data quality, and failure to deliver business value.
However, another Gartner survey highlights that successful GenAI deployments have led to impressive outcomes: 15.8% revenue growth, 15.2% cost savings, and 22.6% productivity gains.
So, what sets apart the companies that succeed with GenAI from those that fall short?
Vivek Singh , Growth Head – Hi-Tech at LatentView Analytics, outlines three key principles to help businesses evaluate, select, and enable GenAI use cases—ensuring risk management, cost control, and transformative results.
The 5 Key Building Blocks of A Robust GenAI Strategy
Despite the surge in AI adoption, nearly 30% of generative AI (GenAI) projects are projected to falter after the proof of concept phase by the end of 2025. How do you keep your business at the forefront of the GenAI revolution? This infographic highlights the five key building blocks of a successful GenAI strategy based on our START approach.
5 Key Checkpoints on the Road to Maximizing ROI from Your AI Investments
Nearly 67% of companies plan to boost their AI and GenAI technology budgets in the next three years. With this surge in investment, the key question is: how can you ensure you get the most value from your AI spend? Here are the essential checkpoints to focus on as you navigate the path to maximizing your ROI from AI.
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