AI is everywhere – now we need to harness its superpowers
It's a pivotal time for artificial intelligence. AI's ability to be a driving force behind growth, organisational reimagination and competitive advantage – for those who can wield it effectively – is becoming increasingly clear.
To fit the rigour of enterprise use, AI has to be engineered for greater reliability, explainability and oversight. AI has the potential to address Australia's productivity challenge, so it is critical that we do everything possible to responsibly activate the productive potential of AI.
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