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.
All articles by Anand Rao
Is AI the Next Frontier for National Competitive Advantage?January 22, 2019 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.”
Digital-Native Retailers Are Giving Physical Stores a Radical MakeoverJanuary 18, 2019 Online brands are opening brick-and-mortar shops, using technology and data-driven customer insights to transform the in-store experience.
The Future of Artificial Intelligence Depends on TrustJuly 31, 2018 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.”
How Smarter Phones Will Transform Tech, Media, and TelecomJune 11, 2018 A new generation of devices, powered by artificial intelligence, could be in consumers’ hands within a few years.
A Strategist’s Guide to Artificial IntelligenceMay 10, 2017 As the conceptual side of computer science becomes practical and relevant to business, companies must decide what type of AI role they should play.
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