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In today’s newsletter:

1. 📖 More Than 80% of Enterprises Will Use AI by 2026 (Gartner Report)

2. 🤖 Walmart Focusing on Ethical AI

3. 🏫 Program by Columbia University about AI

4. 🎤 One prompt you can use at work today

Read time: 4.5 minutes

1. More Than 80% of Enterprises Will Use AI by 2026

Gartner recently released a report highlighting that AI adoption by the C-suite has become a top priority.

They are projecting that by 2026, 80% of enterprises will be using some form of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) within their organizations.

This is up from less than 5% in 2023.

Here’s the link to the full article.

What does this mean for leaders?

Take a moment to think about the rate of acceleration in the AI space. From less than 5% in 2023 to over 80% in 2026. That’s breakneck speed.

So if you’re not thinking about adopting AI within your team or organization today, start!

2. Walmart Focusing on Ethical AI

Walmart announced that they are setting the bar for ethical AI through their “Walmart Responsible AI Pledge” centered around six commitments.

Here’s a screenshot of those 6 commitments (from their announcement published here):

In addition to Walmart, New York City’s mayor also outlined a plan for responsible AI use in the NYC government.

I expect that other corporations and government agencies will be doing this soon.

What does this mean for leaders?

A major concern for stakeholders (including customers and employees) is about trust and comfort with AI.

Although AI risks are not well-documented or known (there are many “unknown unknowns” in this space), Walmart and NYC are doing the right thing by thinking ahead about those concerns as they leverage AI.

Other leaders who are using AI in business should also think about establishing clear ethical guidelines in AI applications within their own organizations to keep stakeholder trust high.

3. Program by Columbia University about AI

This week’s newsletter is sponsored by Columbia University’s AI bootcamp that is starting next month. It’s a 24-week program that you can complete on a part-time basis. More details below.

Harness the Power of AI

AI’s been here. Now learn where it’s going. The AI Boot Camp from Columbia University serves as an introduction for those just entering tech, and builds on that foundation with specialized AI skills. 

This learning experience is perfect for those looking to upskill and set themselves apart. Upon completion, you will be prepared to lead AI conversations — and initiatives — to bring about key results for organizations. 

No previous programming skills are required to apply.

Why choose the AI Boot Camp?

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4. One Prompt You Can Use at Work Today

Here’s a practical ChatGPT Prompt you can use at work:

Note: This is an example that Marketing Professionals can use, but feel free to modify it to your own job role.

For example,