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Anand Rao

Anand Rao is a principal with PwC US based in Boston. He is PwC’s global leader for artificial intelligence and innovation lead for the U.S. analytics practice. He holds a Ph.D. in artificial intelligence from the University of Sydney and was formerly chief research scientist at the Australian Artificial Intelligence Institute.

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Is AI the Next Frontier for National Competitive Advantage?
Businesses should get involved as governments devise national AI strategies to encourage innovation, protect citizens, and compete globally. See also “2019 AI Predictions: 7 Trends You Can’t Afford to Ignore.”
January 22, 2019 by Anand Rao
Digital-Native Retailers Are Giving Physical Stores a Radical Makeover
Online brands are opening brick-and-mortar shops, using technology and data-driven customer insights to transform the in-store experience.
January 18, 2019 by Flavio Palaci, Ramy Sedra, and Anand Rao
The Future of Artificial Intelligence Depends on Trust
If it is to drive business success, AI cannot hide in a black box. For more insight, see “3 Steps to Building Trust in AI.”
July 31, 2018 by Anand Rao and Euan Cameron
How Smarter Phones Will Transform Tech, Media, and Telecom
A new generation of devices, powered by artificial intelligence, could be in consumers’ hands within a few years.
June 11, 2018 by Anand Rao, Raman Chitkara, and Sandeep Ladda
A Strategist’s Guide to Artificial Intelligence
As the conceptual side of computer science becomes practical and relevant to business, companies must decide what type of AI role they should play.
May 10, 2017 by Anand Rao