The Generative AI Inflection Point

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The Generative AI Inflection Point

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Aug 31, 2023

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Generative AI (genAI) has driven a lot of change in a short period. Senior Analyst Rowan Curran and Vice President and Principal Analyst J. P. Gownder discuss the genAI inflection point and its impact on the future of work.

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Aug 31, 2023

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