Generative AI: Opportunities and Risks

With applications such as ChatGPT gaining traction, many questions are arising about Generative AI, the technology behind those tools, sometimes described as disruptive. How does it work, how can it support organizations today and what are the risks and opportunities associated with its use?
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Silvia Quarteroni & Clément Lefebvre
July 23, 2023
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With applications such as ChatGPT gaining traction, many questions are arising about Generative AI, the technology behind those tools sometimes described as disruptive. How does it work, how can it support organizations today and what are the risks and opportunities associated with its use?

The Swiss Data Science Center, a joint initiative by EPFL and ETH Zurich, provides insights into this technology and analyzes how it can generate value within an organization.

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