Patrick Wild, Head of Global IT at Balluff, discusses the rapid adoption of generative AI in businesses and their strategic approach to harnessing these tools effectively for employees.
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A new podcast episode of State of Process Automation was published on May 19, 2024:
Overview:
The latest podcast episode features Patrick Wild, Head of Global IT at Balluff, discussing how the company is proactively embracing generative AI by implementing strategies and frameworks to guide its use among employees.
Core content:
- Patrick Wild emphasizes the goal of accelerating the use of generative AI rather than halting it, adapting to the growing presence of AI tools in workplaces.
- Employees are already utilizing AI tools, which leads to the choice between unregulated use or developing a supportive framework for safe usage.
- Balluff decided on a strategic approach, forming a task force to address key areas with high potential for generative AI applications.
- The podcast details the process of implementing their first generative AI use cases without relying on traditional business case calculations.
Learnings:
- Listeners will learn how to effectively integrate generative AI in a business setting, balancing innovation with risk management.
- The discussion includes insights on forming strategies that establish clear guidelines for AI tool usage among employees.
- Understanding the importance of a focused approach to identifying and executing potential AI use cases within an organization is highlighted.
- Patrick shares practical experiences of Balluff’s implementation process and the immediate results of their generative AI initiatives.
The original content was published in German.