1st Edition
Charting the AI Transition in Education and Business Environments Navigating the Generative Inflection Point for Industry 4.0 Success
List of Tables
About the Authors
Preface
Acknowledgments
1. Introduction: The Generative Inflection Point
1.1 Defining Generative AI: Scope and Potential
1.2 From Machine Learning to Generative Models: An Evolutionary Path
1.3 Revisiting Early AI Predictions: Expectations versus Reality
1.4 Overcoming Adoption Barriers: Technical and Societal Hurdles
1.5 Ethical Considerations and Societal Impact
1.6 Embracing AI: Toward a Collaborative Future
1.7 Overview of the Book
2. Digital Transformation in Industry and Education
2.1 The Origins of Digital Transformation
2.2 Digital Milestones: From the Internet to Big Data
2.3 The Current Landscape: Industry and Educational Systems
2.4 Leveraging Data Science for Strategic Insights
3. Generative Transformation in the Age of Industry 4.0
3.1 Fundamentals of Generative AI
3.2 Future Trends: The Trajectory of Generative AI
3.3 Readiness and Resilience: Tools for Assessment
3.4 Economic Aspects: Investments and Returns
4. Vision and Administration
4.1 Leadership in AI Strategy Implementation
4.2 Synchronizing AI with Organizational Goals
4.3 Risk and Reward: Navigating the AI Landscape
4.4 Case Studies from the Field
5. Organizational Culture and Skill Development
5.1 Formulating AI Use Policies
5.2 Cultivating an AI-Ready Culture
5.3 Change Leadership and Disruptive Innovation
5.4 Skills for the Future: Training and Development
5.5 Evaluating Professional Development Initiatives
6. Conclusion: Embracing the AI Future
6.1 Reflecting on AI’s Unmet Expectations
6.2 Leadership for the Next Technological Frontier
Appendices
Index
Biography
James Hutson is Professor and Department Head of Art History, AI, and Visual Culture at Lindenwood University, USA.
TJ Rains is Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer at Lindenwood University, USA.
