Is your business AI-ready? 5 ways to avoid falling behind

Eugene Mymrin/Getty Images The AI transformation is gathering steam. Consultancy Carruthers and Jackson's recently released Data Maturity Index found that just 7% of organizations don't use any form of AI, a significant drop from 26% last year. Caroline Carruthers, CEO at Carruthers and Jackson, told ZDNET that the pace of adoption is proof that generative AI and machine learning are now business-as-usual technologies. "A lot more organizations are openly admitting they're using AI," she says. "I would say we've gone over the tipping point. AI has moved into the space where it's proved itself useful." Also: AI transformation is a double-edged sword. Here's how to avoid the risks However, it's not all good news. Carruthers and Jackson's report shows that the rapid adoption of AI complicates the data landscape. While more businesses are embracing AI, they are not necessarily ready for the rise in automation and won't be able to make the most of the emerging technology they deploy. ... Read full article.