aivancity Unveils the Observatory of Responsible AI Practices

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October 17 2024

On October 15, 2024, at the Big Data & AI Paris conference, aivancity revealed the findings of its Observatory of Responsible AI Practices, based on a survey conducted among 400 French SME leaders. This event, which brings together key players in the industry, highlights the importance of conscious and ethical adoption of AI in businesses and society.

The deployment of artificial intelligence will revolutionize companies and societies

Whether this transformation is approached with awareness, enthusiasm, concern, or well-defined strategies, AI adoption raises critical questions about its implications. Strategies, cost structures, and training will be impacted across all businesses, affecting numerous professions: production, finance, procurement, legal, human resources, logistics, marketing, sales, and customer relations. AI is redefining practices and introducing new challenges.

Critical Considerations

The desired outcomes, anticipated transformations, and envisioned training programs have become major topics. Perceptions and imaginaries associated with AI, as well as its ethical implications, must be scrutinized to ensure responsible and informed adoption.

The Observatory: An Essential Monitoring Tool

The aivancity Observatory of Responsible AI Practices enables the tracking and measurement of AI-driven transformations within companies and society. Its objectives include:

Identifying acceptance or apprehension phenomena related to AI development.
Understanding needs and expectations regarding skills to support this transformation.
Assessing the maturity level of stakeholders for responsible AI development.

Key Trends Observed

Among the initial findings of the Observatory, task automation remains the central definition of AI for most leaders. Additionally, the deployment of AI varies significantly across industries, with a wide dispersion of activities where it is already in use, particularly in production, finance, marketing, and logistics. Generative AI solutions, such as ChatGPT, also play a crucial role in accelerating this adoption.

Leaders have highlighted significant ethical challenges, with data privacy and security among the top concerns. The study also underscores a major challenge: acquiring the skills needed to effectively support this technological transformation.

Three Key Takeaways

AI is transforming all internal business functions: From production and human resources to marketing and finance, all sectors are impacted by this technological revolution.
Ethical implications are becoming unavoidable: AI adoption raises questions about responsibility and ethics, requiring informed decision-making at every stage.
New skills are essential: Companies must train their teams in new technologies and ensure they possess the necessary competencies to integrate AI optimally and responsibly.