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Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Center for Artificial Intelligence opens at PennWest Edinboro
Artificial intelligence is practically unavoidable in today's day and age. It's easily the most rapidly growing technology in the world, which makes it all the more important to understand how it interacts with the information you provide it. National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week — A look inside Erie County 911 Call Center 'AI is not going away. It is racing forward and leaving a lot of people behind. I think there are both opportunities and challenges with ai that we all need to be learning about,' said Dr. Camille Dempsey, director of the PennWest Center for AI and Emerging Technologies. Dempsey said AI comprehension skills have become a big part of workforce development in higher education, with businesses and stakeholders seeking AI-literate college graduates to push them over the top. In response, Dempsey said faculty throughout PennWest are working with robots, researching ethical AI as well as the right ways to implement its use throughout cutting-edge industries. 'We're not about building the AI models. Those are being built by industry and lots of places around the world. Our focus is on using AI to fulfill the mission of the institution and help students be prepared to do good things,' said John Anderson, president of PennWest University. 'It is going to take over parts of our lives. We need to understand how we can use it for good, how we can harness its power to make a difference.' April marks Distracted Driving Awareness Month, travel agencies ask for full attention while driving Pennwest Edinboro kicked off the opening of the center with a panel of AI experts to discuss the ever-changing landscape of artificial intelligence. It's thought to be the first center of its kind in the region doing this sort of work with AI. 'There's a need for information literacy where we're exploring what we need to know to protect our learners and our community, so that we know how to navigate that. There's so much to it. It's in our workflow, it's in our email, it's in Microsoft and Google products, it's in everything,' said Dr. Dempsey. PennWest is doing a large amount of outreach, pushing how best to be prepared for the growth of AI. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Associated Press
21-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Brett Beveridge of T-ROC Global Warns of Long-Lasting Business Impacts if CEOs and Retail Leaders Don't Embrace AI Education for Employees
NEWMEDIAWIRE) - Brett Beveridge, founder and CEO of The Revenue Optimization Companies (T-ROC Global), the leading provider of people and technology solutions for the global retail market, is signaling the importance of educating employees at every level about the transformative power of AI by warning CEOs to take action this new year, especially in the retail industry. AI is becoming more prevalent than ever and businesses that do not utilize it will fall behind and potentially be unable to recover. The strategic use of AI aids in gathering and analyzing customer data, predicts buying behaviors, automates routine tasks, forecasts trends, and improves the overall customer experience. Beveridge has witnessed firsthand that for AI to be truly effective, it requires more than just the availability of the technology. It requires a workforce that understands its potential, its limitations, and how to leverage it to improve processes and drive innovation. He cautions that without proper training, businesses could face long-term disruptions, as employees may struggle to adapt to new technologies or miss opportunities to optimize workflows. 'The time to act is now. CEOs and retail leaders must prioritize AI education and adoption, or risk being left behind as competitors gain a technological edge,' says Beveridge. 'AI is not a trend. It is a fundamental shift in how businesses operate, communicate with customers, and make data-driven decisions. Companies that fail to adopt AI solutions may find themselves at a severe competitive disadvantage before end of 2025.' As a leader in the future of retail, T-ROC embraced AI over four years ago during the pandemic with the introduction of VIBA, the world's first Virtual Interactive Brand Ambassador. It's first-of-its-kind in-store customer engagement solution that offers a Facetime-like experience for customers while they are at a store. T-ROC employees joined AI training sessions earlier this year which were followed by a 30-day workshop to explore how Generative AI (GenAI) can transform their business operations, uncover new opportunities, and better serve their customers. Retail CEOs who embrace AI education for their employees are investing in the future success of their organizations. By fostering an AI-literate workforce, they ensure their company remains competitive, efficient, and innovative, while empowering employees to navigate the complex digital landscape with confidence. To learn more about The Revenue Optimization Companies (T-ROC Global), visit Follow T-ROC Global on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn. About The Revenue Optimization Companies (T-ROC Global) T-ROC Global is a retail branding and consulting partner that supports companies in navigating through today's retail shopping experience, redefining the power of people and technology. T-ROC Global offers a unique combination of people-based services, applications, technology management, mystery shopping programs, actionable market research and competitive insights that support the complex needs of assisted selling. T-ROC Global's expertise and next-generation technology is delivered by a team that's all in to drive sales, optimize performance and deliver measurable ROI for businesses every single day. JWI PR Tyler Sminkey 786-390-8510
