Becoming an 'AI Powerhouse' Means Going All In

There are plenty of organizations that are dabbling with AI, but relatively few have decided to go all in on the technology. One that is decidedly on that path is Mastercard. Employing a combination of acquisitions and internal capabilities, Mastercard has the clear objective of becoming an AI powerhouse. Just what does that term mean, and how is it being applied at the company? Some refer to the idea of aggressive, pervasive adoption of AI as being "AI first." Others use the term "AI fueled" or "all in on AI" (that's Tom's favorite, since it's the title of his forthcoming book on the subject).