When it comes to the future of work, there's no better time than now for companies to start thinking about artificial intelligence, or AI, as a means of boosting their bottom lines, writes Scott Budman at Entrepreneur.
"It would thus be irresponsible for most businesses tie their systems to an AI platform quite yet," he writes.
"While some believe AI represents the biggest risk to workers, that risk remains undefined and uncertain."
So what can small businesses do to successfully incorporate AI into their daily operations? Budman offers five tips: Get clear on your business objectives.
For example, you may want to enhance customer service with a chatbot or generate content ideas.
Start with a small project or pilot program.
Align your focus with where you're using AI and what your objectives are.
Don't throw everything into a technology that's still in its early boom phase.Invest in someone who actively follows the trends and can work with department leaders to leverage them effectively.
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