For decades, followers of technology have touted the value of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in computing. Some present a utopian future; others present a dystopian future. In this work, Upadhyay presents a realistic assessment of what’s inevitably coming. He overviews the essential parts of the technology – like convoluted neural networks or K-nearest-neighbor mapping – and then speculates on their business value.
At 178 pages, this work does not waste unnecessary words. It instead provides a quick overview of the theory, illustrations to aid understanding, an example or two to bring the idea to life, and a business assessment of the ideas’ potential impacts. It presents nothing especially earth-shattering as the contents are well-established in the research literature. Instead, it brings it to life within the context of an organization and aims to make the reader the subject-matter expert in her/his context.
The strength of Upadhyay’s analysis lies in its levelheadedness. He acknowledges that correct decisions in the near future must be made regarding this technology. Success is neither guaranteed nor automatic. Ethics about privacy, social impact, job security, and financial risk need to be considered as companies seek to adopt AI software into its practices. The author presents a realistic picture of these challenges, neither overly optimistic nor patently pessimistic. The business community should therefore welcome his assessment.
This book’s obvious audience consists primarily of those in the business community and those who might manage AI projects. Although this book is not technical and does not outline programming procedures, the ambitious computer scientist might also benefit from its pages. Understanding the business and how the human and economic sides work can aid software developers. Finally, those who might benefit from understanding AI’s economic impact, like policymakers and social prognosticators, can also benefit from perusing its pages.
It’s also worth noting that this book is published on the Indian subcontinent. It speaks to the up-and-coming technological prowess of that country. Upadhyay has shone a light on the intersection of AI and business for all of us to see. He shows how AI computing can make organizations more productive in the near future. It is no longer an out-there, far-off idea. Instead, it is becoming nearer to ever-fuller adoption, and the savvy businessperson will attend to its impacts with wisdom. This book certainly makes those who read it wiser for that future day.
Artificial Intelligence for Managers: Artificial Intelligence for Managers: Leverage the Power of AI to Transform Organizations & Reshape Your Career
By Malay A. Upadhyay
Copyright (c) 2020
BPB Publications
ISBN13 9789389898385
Page Count: 178
Genre: Computer Science, Business/Management
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