How companies can embrace AI as a catalyst for creativity

While artificial intelligence offers opportunities to automate and innovate, just 30% of workplaces are actually using it. Combined with a lack of understanding of the technology, employers don't have the internal structure and personnel needed to launch the power of AI into their business model, says Augustine Walker, senior director of product management for Veritone, an AI solutions provider. "There isn't a lot of focus on what tools are out there so that I can make my business better with AI," Walker says. "The ubiquity of the talent pool and the capabilities are not out there yet -- it's still maturing." Walker spoke with Employee Benefit News on how AI can actually be a catalyst for creativity and why data scientists are a critical piece to the puzzle.