Europe and the World is facing pivotal moment in 2025. The fast development of AI is pushing companies and socities making rapid choices - offering new possibilities for businesses and for people - while challenging the status quo of today's work. 85% of AI initiatives fail to deliver their promised value (source: Gartner). With clear business objectives and by putting secure, open, integrated & governed AI technology in use, IBM has generated >3 Billion USD savings in productivity across the enterprise functions, which is allocated into new technology development and innovations. I am looking forward to the World AI Summit this week in Amsterdam - sharing insights with some of the brightest minds in the industry and to discuss about the requirements for driving value at scale with enterprise AI. #WorldSummitAI #WorldAIWeek Virginia Thebaut Pluim, Gosia Latka, Tommi Tulisalo, Tommi Varjonen, Michel Bouma, Vincent R. Visser MBA, Ricardo Miguez del Olmo, Mark Osborn, Donald Seymour, Matej Lavric, Sonia Batanero, Mike Kehoe, Klemen Kobilica

Excited to highlight Professor Shahrokh Fardoust's latest comprehensive research mapping AI's transformative impact across the Mediterranean's massive 530-million-person economic landscape! Professor Fardoust partnered with William & Mary students to deliver actionable policy recommendations that can help Mediterranean economies unlock AI's full potential. The research addresses one of today's most pressing questions: how can diverse regional economies strategically harness artificial intelligence for sustainable growth? From North Africa to Southern Europe, this work provides crucial insights for policymakers navigating the digital transformation. 🔗 Read the full research here: https://ow.ly/PQTi50XbQTf

Artificial Intelligence is transforming the world and Africa stands at a pivotal crossroads. Do we merely adapt to global systems, or do we architect our own? A National AI Strategy Blueprint could redefine how we build, govern, and apply intelligence at scale, on our own terms. In this exploration, we unpack what such a blueprint might look like: - A Human-Centered Approach: building an AI-ready workforce through public–private collaboration. - A Foundation of Sovereignty: balancing investment in data infrastructure with digital independence. - AI for National Challenges: deploying AI where it matters most: healthcare, education, productivity, and beyond. Because the question isn’t if Africa will join the AI era, It’s how we shape it. ➡️ Swipe through the carousel to explore “The National AI Strategy Blueprint.” #G100 #AIinAfrica #AfricanInnovation #NationalAIStrategy #DigitalSovereignty #TechPolicy #FutureOfWork #ArtificialIntelligence

Stanford's 2025 AI Index Report delivers a reality check: the artificial intelligence revolution isn't coming—it's here, and the competitive landscape is shifting faster than most anticipated. Some insights: **The Investment Disparity Is Staggering** U.S. private AI investment reached $109 billion in 2024—12 times China's investment and 24 times the U.K.'s. Meanwhile, business adoption jumped from 55% to 78% in a single year. Organizations still evaluating AI strategies are already falling behind. **The Performance Gap Is Closing—Everywhere** AI model performance on advanced benchmarks surged by 18.8 to 67.3 percentage points in just one year. More significantly, open-weight models closed the gap with proprietary systems from 8% to 1.7%. The democratization of AI capability means competitive advantage now hinges on implementation velocity, not just technology access. Commoditization is here. **Government Commitment Varies Dramatically** While Saudi Arabia announced a $100 billion AI initiative, China launched a $47.5 billion semiconductor fund, and France committed €109 billion, regulatory frameworks globally increased 21.3% year-over-year. The nations making bold infrastructure investments today are positioning themselves as tomorrow's AI hubs. For the Middle East, the implications are profound. The region's strategic investments in AI infrastructure, computing capacity, and talent development are no longer optional differentiators—they're fundamental requirements for economic sovereignty. The Stanford report confirms something I've observed in the past cycles: technological transitions create brief windows where first-mover advantage compounds exponentially. That window is narrowing. Is your organization's AI adoption trajectory aligned with the speed of market transformation, or are you optimizing for yesterday's competitive landscape? Further info: - Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI - 2025 AI Index Report https://lnkd.in/dArJj-g4 #ArtificialIntelligence #AIStrategy #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #MiddleEast #TMT #TechnologyLeadership #FutureOfWork

This week, Dynatrace released our 2025 State of Observability Report, based on a global survey of over 840 senior technology leaders. The findings are clear: As AI adoption is accelerating, more organizations are turning to observability to ensure their systems are resilient, efficient, and scalable.   Download the report to explore why observability is critical for unlocking AI’s full potential and gaining an operational and business advantage: https://dynatr.ac/4nLt7G7

Dynatrace released our 2025 State of Observability Report, which was created from surveys of 840 senior technology leaders. We hope you will download the report to understand why Observability is critical in achieving the full potential of AI when it is used in an organization.

Where does the Global South stand on the wave of AI? Deeply honoured to speak at the CEO Africa Roundtable in Victoria Falls. Two core issues that I shared; 1. For automation to be a reality, there is need to have a concerted effort towards developing credible and accurate data. AI does not start from automation, it starts with a data centric attitude in strategic planning. 2. Companies that capitalise on efficiencies and speed of execution are well poised to dominate in any market. We are building Workerverse for this exact purpose and it’s an immense honor to share views among well respected thinkers.

The emphasis on "data-centric attitude" is everything. It aligns with the view that the most valuable asset in the 21st century won't be oil, but curated, contextual data. For emerging economies, investing in this from the start is non-negotiable for achieving true technological sovereignty. The second point on "efficiency and speed" is the unlock. It’s the practical application of that data. When you can make decisions and deploy resources faster than anyone else, you redefine the market. Excited to see platforms like Workerverse being built with this precise, foundational focus. A crucial discussion for all leaders in the region. #AIStrategy #DataCentric #FutureOfWork #GlobalSouth #CEOInsights #TechSovereignty

Among the deluge of commentary about the opportunities of AI, I found this to be an excellent read. https://lnkd.in/gWTJ7XPQ This collaboration between the World Economic Forum and KPMG global, considers how AI could be used to move towards a more inclusive and equitable global society, rather than increasing disparity between private organisations using AI for competitive advantage and the 2.6 billion people who currently remain offline. I think this could be particularly valuable for any WFPs who explores offshoring or global delivery mechanisms as part of organisational workforce achievement.