The Generative Enterprise #4

The State of AI report, C-suite strategies, and agentic news.

October 31, 2024

In this issue, we cover key insights from the State of AI report, link to guides for C-suite executives implementing AI, cover GenAI’s role in different industries, and share a lot of agent news and updates. We hope you enjoy it! (If this was forwarded to you, you can always sign up directly here.)

State of AI unveiled: Insights you can’t miss

Nathan Benaich and his team at Air Street Capital have generated 213 slides of incredibly deep content about the State of the AI market that included these gems:

  • how all of the foundational models are converging in terms of capability

  • the importance of OpenAI’s o1 (reasoning) model

  • a smart analysis of how “open” doesn’t really mean OPEN

  • the continued rise of smaller models

  • …and much, much more.

Our POV: If you want to understand the “State of the AI market”, you’ll want to read the whole thing. This team does top-notch market research.

Make AI success start in the C-suite

Our POV: CEOs should prioritize strategic investment in AI platforms, solutions and workforce upskilling. More importantly, GenAI gives CEOs and their leadership teams the ability to reimagine business models to fully capture its potential.

Uncover AI’s potential in different industries

Our POV: We believe that GenAI has a role to play in every function and every industry. There isn’t an industry or function where “waiting to see how this goes” will be a winning play. It’s better to begin leveraging these technologies immediately and gaining competence with them.

Keeping up with AI agents

Our POV: Agentic AI will begin to seriously impact business in 2025 by automating complex tasks and enhancing decision-making. As an executive, it's crucial to leverage this technology for efficiency and competitive advantage while managing risks through robust governance. We’re convinced that this is a real “next phase” for Generative AI as we begin to move beyond just “chat” assistants.

Microsoft Copilot Studio gets an Agent builder

Microsoft has announced a new set of tools in Copilot Studio that let businesses create automated assistants (agents) to improve their operations and customer service.

  • Building agents doesn’t require advanced technical skills.

  • These assistants can be set up to handle tasks and workflows automatically, using a simple interface.

  • Businesses can save time and resources by having these assistants manage routine processes.

New releases, updates and use cases