PHILADELPHIA, January 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Qlik®, a global leader in data analytics and integration, today announces the creation of its first AI Council – an initiative that further integrates ethical and cutting-edge AI development at the core of the mission and the company’s industrial proposition. By bringing together a distinguished set of advisors, Qlik will accelerate the responsible development of its AI-based product portfolio, leveraging the expertise of some of the world’s leading AI experts, to help its customers use their data to achieve more meaningful business results.
Qlik Generative AI Benchmark Report found that 31% of senior executives plan to spend more than $10 million on generative AI initiatives in the coming year and 79% have already invested in generative AI tools or projects. Despite this enthusiasm, the study also found that they understand the need to surround them with the right data strategies to realize their potential. If the building blocks of AI data are not properly governed as they are democratized across the workforce, it could pose a serious threat to the efficiency and integrity of operations commercial. The AI Council was created to help Qlik customers address these challenges and advise them on best practices.
Council members will work across Qlik to guide the company’s R&D direction, inform its product roadmap, and ensure its customers’ use of Qlik AI is built with responsibility and accountability in mind. of ethics. The Council will also educate Qlik leaders and employees on how to harness the full potential of AI, while providing insight into the priorities of business leaders responsible for demonstrating the value of AI investments.
The AI Council brings together some of the most renowned subject matter experts from around the world. More information about these members can be found on our Qlik StaigeWebsite™:
- Nina Schick – Author, advisor and founder of a consultancy focused on GenAI
A global authority on generative AI, Nina has a long history of analyzing emerging technology trends for society. With more than two decades of geopolitical experience, she has advised world leaders, including Joe Biden, President of the United States, and was articulating her vision of the “AI inflection point” years before ChatGPT made AI a global phenomenon.
- Dr. Rumman Chowdhury – AI Leader, Engineer, Auditor and Investor
Rumman is a pioneer in the field of applied algorithmic ethics, creating cutting-edge sociotechnical solutions for ethical, explainable, and transparent AI. She is currently the CEO and Founder of Humane Intelligence, a technology nonprofit that is building a community of practice around algorithmic assessments. She has also served on several boards, including the UK Center for Data Ethics and Innovation, the UN Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development, the Commission on AI and Governance at the University of Oxford and the data science journal Patterns. Previously, Rumman was director of the META (ML Ethics, Transparency, and Accountability) team at Twitter, leading a team of applied researchers and engineers to identify and mitigate algorithmic harm on the platform.
- Kelly Forbes – Co-Founder and Executive Director, AI Asia Pacific Institute
Kelly sits at the intersection of policy, research and industry, working with leading organizations and governments to address the risks associated with AI through international cooperation. With extensive experience in the Asia-Pacific region, Kelly has conducted research on AI governance, public-private dialogue, and government policy issues.
- Dr Michael Bronstein – DeepMind Professor of Artificial Intelligence, University of Oxford
An award-winning academic, Michael was previously head of graph learning research at Twitter, a professor at Imperial College London, and held visiting positions at Stanford, MIT, and Harvard. Michael is also a serial entrepreneur, having founded startups such as Novafora, Invision (acquired by Intel in 2012), Videocites, and Fabula AI (acquired by Twitter in 2019).
“The formation of the Qlik AI Council is a strategic step forward, reflecting our deep commitment not only to advancing AI, but to doing so with ethical integrity and practical applicability,” said Mike Capone, CEO from Qlik. “Our goal is very clear: to enable our customers to harness AI in a way that is not only transformative, but also responsible. By bringing together a group of AI luminaries, we are more focused on delivering AI solutions that are not just cutting edge. , but also perfectly integrated and governed. This initiative represents a crucial chapter in our journey, marking a bold step forward toward democratizing AI in a way that is both accessible and aligned with our core mission of driving substantial data-driven business outcomes.
Data and analytics leaders from around the world will be able to hear from the AI Council at Qlik Connect, June 3-5 in Orlando, Florida. At this flagship event on data analytics, integration and AI, Council members will share their perspectives on the opportunities and challenges for companies exploring the value of automation in their data strategy . More details and registration for the event at www.qlikconnect.com
“I’m excited to join Qlik’s AI Council and work with some of the greatest minds in AI to optimize how businesses around the world use data,” said Rumman Chowdhury, AI Member Qlik Council. “We have reached an inflection point where innovations like generative AI are impacting the world the way the internet has. Now is not the time for complacency. “Adopting AI” isn’t as simple as some suggest, but getting left behind is a risky game. By taking responsible action, organizations can usher in an era of unprecedented innovation – I look forward to being able to contribute to this evolution.
“Working at JBS USA, I recognize the importance of Qlik’s advancements in AI, embodying a responsible and pragmatic approach to developing enterprise AI,” said Stephanie Robinson, Head of IT Business Intelligence at JBS. “Qlik’s commitment to enhancing AI applications aligns with our goal of using technology to drive substantial business results. We appreciate Qlik’s commitment to ethical AI practices and are optimistic about the beneficial impact this will have on the industry.
You can learn more about Qlik’s innovation in AI: https://staige.qlik.com
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