News articles about the versatility and power of generative artificial intelligence (AI) permeate the web. The hype is so monumental that many companies have shown interest in generative AI but are slowly adopting this technology. But is it wise to move ahead without a proper AI consultation — especially if you’re a startup with limited resources?
Given that the availability of generative AI for the mass market is a recent phenomenon, it’s best to proceed with a consultation. There are several tangible benefits in doing so, which we’ll discuss in more detail below.
What Will An AI Consultation Reveal About My Startup?
An AI consultation will reveal the blindspots your startup has regarding generative AI. Several key factors that will impact the way you do business over the next decade are as follows:
- Legislative: Due to the massive impact of generative AI on the labor force and the economy, many countries and regions worldwide have started building a legal framework. For example, the Council of Europe (COA) convened with the Ad hoc Committee on Artificial Intelligence (CAHAI) to find ways to defend democracy and human rights in the age of AI.
- Large language models (LLMs): There are many LLMs available in the market and plenty of misconceptions about them. During the AI consultation, you will learn which LLMs will contribute to the workflows and growth of your organization.
- Generative AI on the workstation: With the recent introduction of Microsoft’s Copilot+ PCs endeavor, generative AI will become a standard feature in the next wave of productivity workstations. So, when your startup upgrades its fleet of PCs, your staff must be ready to embrace generative AI fully since it will be accessible offline at all times.
- Personalization: One of the key benefits of using generative AI is that it can help you create personalized products, services, and experiences for your customers. The guidance from the AI consultation will let you know what strategies you should implement to scale.
- Security: Generative AI helps boost productivity, but it can also assist hackers and other bad actors to wreak havoc on your IT infrastructure. A consultation will reveal all the associated risks and methods to protect your startup.
How Will The AI Consultation Help My Startup Adopt Generative AI Capabilities?
The AI consultant will systematically approach this matter by following these steps:
- Determine the readiness of your startup for generative AI.
- Pinpoint the applications that should use generative AI.
- Choose the LLMs and tech stacks that best suit your startup’s needs.
- Build custom generative AI applications if necessary.
- Train staff to use these applications properly and how to integrate them into their workflows.
- Solve any generative AI implementation and adoption issues.
Will I Need To Implement AI In All Areas Of My Startup After The Consultation?
No. One of the reasons for the AI consultation is to determine which areas AI benefits your organization and which don’t. For example, generative AI is indispensable for streamlining your online marketing endeavors. But it’s detrimental to your high-touch service offerings, as your clients expect to deal with a human and have face-to-face communications when necessary.
The Bottom Line
With generative AI making headway with businesses everywhere, your startup can’t afford to miss out! Consider an AI consultation to help you take the necessary steps to transform your startup into an AI-centric organization.
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