Riya Pahuja
Riya covers B2B applications of machine learning for Emerj - across North America and the EU. She has previously worked with the Times of India Group, and as a journalist covering data analytics and AI. She resides in Toronto.
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Fostering a culture of experimentation in AI and data science is crucial for organizations to stay competitive and drive innovation. In 2021, an MIT Sloan report found companies that prioritize AI experimentation are 2.7 times more likely to capture new value and improve their operations. By embracing a more experimental mindset, organizations can harness the full potential of AI-driven tools and unlock new opportunities for growth.
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Dozens of GPT-driven products are already on the market, and hundreds more are in development. These tools collectively aim to revolutionize traditional roles and processes, transforming them into dynamic, parallelized workflows using variants of LLM models, such as AutoGPT. Tools like GitHub Copilot, powered by OpenAI's Codex, are demonstrating significant improvements in developer productivity, with some studies showing up to a 55% increase in task completion speed.
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company, commonly known as Nationwide, is a primary US insurance and financial services company headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.
Contact centers play a crucial role in delivering exceptional customer experiences (CX) across industries, both B2c and B2b. As customer expectations elevate, organizations increasingly leverage AI to streamline operations and enhance customer service. According to recent reporting in the MIT Technology Review, enterprises generally deploy AI to transform contact centers, usually taking the form of intelligent virtual assistants to obtain predictive customer insights as well as for dispute and fraud management.
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The asset management industry is going through several challenges, like the prolonged low-interest rate environment, dwindling margins, increased cost pressures, and squeezed profitability. Meanwhile, exponential growth in data volumes has overwhelmed legacy data management systems and analytical tools, making it tiring to process and extract valuable insights from the deluge of information.
According to research from the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, nine out of 10 drugs fail to make it to market in the clinical trials process. Researchers in the cited studies found that 40-50% of these failures are due to a lack of clinical efficacy, meaning that the drug is not able to produce its intended effect in people, and 30% were due to unmanageable toxicity or side effects.
Natural language processing (NLP) is a branch of artificial intelligence meant for analyzing, understanding, and generating human language. It enables computers to process and interpret natural language data, allowing for more natural interactions between humans and machines.
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Over the last decade, public introductions of advanced technologies from big tech firms, such as Google Glasses and Meta's (then-Facebook) Metaverse platform, were met with infamous disappointment. In stark contrast, initial iterations of generative AI (GenAI) in large language models and other tools deployed across the global economy by smaller players like OpenAI in the last few years are having a far more lasting impact. A recent report from McKinsey noted that the staying power of GenAI could add $2.6 trillion to 4.4 trillion USD annually to the global economy.
Where new, emerging capabilities in AI mean new opportunities for financial institutions – especially those that operate financial exchanges, where data and predictive analytics are paramount – the palpable risk of failure in AI adoption initiatives can prove a significant hurdle.
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Far beyond surface-level 'chatbot' software, and other customer-facing support systems, the same generative AI (GenAI) capabilities having direct impacts across language workflows in front-office tasks in financial and legal services is also having a direct impact on how research teams in the life sciences space are targeting solutions for rare diseases and novel treatments.
Zurich Insurance Group is a multi-line insurer serving over 55 million customers in more than 210 countries and territories. The company offers various property, casualty, and life insurance products and services. Founded in 1872, Zurich Insurance Group is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. In 2023, the Zurich Insurance Group reported business operating profits of 7.4 billion USD, an increase of 21% from 2022.
As new generative AI use cases continue to reshape the enterprise landscape across the global economy, many sectors are still weathering significant risks to keep pace with the adoption hype. Deloitte's "State of Generative AI in the Enterprise 2024" report found that 79% of respondents expect generative AI to transform their organizations within three years. However, companies must approach these investments cautiously with a focus on responsible implementation.
Deploying large language models (LLMs) in an enterprise setting requires management teams to adopt a strategic approach tailor-made for their organizations, which research consistently shows must consider various essential factors.
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Northwestern Mutual is an insurance and financial planning firm operating in the USA. The company reported nearly $35 billion in revenue and a surplus of over $37 billion in 2022. It also surpassed five million clients across its product lines, including life insurance, disability insurance, long-term care insurance, annuities, and wealth management.
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AI has emerged as a powerful tool with the potential to revolutionize industries, drive growth, and unlock unparalleled opportunities for organizations. As AI technologies continue to advance, many businesses are keen on harnessing their potential to gain a competitive edge and stay ahead in the market.
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The United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) was established in 1968 as an autonomous institution in response to a United Nations resolution urging expanded crime prevention and criminal justice activities. UNICRI's mission is to advance justice, crime prevention, security, and the rule of law to support peace, human rights, and sustainable development.
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