Council Post: Three Questions Business Leaders Should Ask When Considering AI

Dr. Steven Gustafson is Noonum's CTO and an AI scientist, passionate about solving hard problems while having fun and building great teams. With AI, it's important for business leaders to maintain focus on core issues and not get distracted by hype and hyperbole. Unfortunately, most interactions with consultants, startups or academics about AI involve understanding where new AI technology can fit into the business. This is what is often called "finding a nail for the hammer," with AI being the hammer. It flips the typical business process from understanding a customer need and delivering a solution to trying to find a home for AI technology in the business.