What’s the ROI with generative AI? Can the numbers tell the story? (SEG208)

Balancing Initial Investment and Long-Term Gains in Generative AI

Key Takeaways:

  1. Start Small and Iterative:

    • Begin with an MVP approach, implementing generative AI in small, manageable steps.
    • Avoid overinvesting initially, and focus on long-term implications and reimagining your products.
    • Educate stakeholders, learn best practices, and develop KPIs for success as you progress.
  2. Focus on Core Business Areas or Bespoke Workflows:

    • Invest in areas that are core to your business differentiation or have unique, bespoke workflows.
    • Leverage external vendors and solutions for non-core or commodity use cases.
  3. Understand the Business Outcome and Value Proposition:

    • Clearly define the business objective and the value you're trying to deliver before investing in generative AI.
    • Set goals and metrics aligned with your business outcomes, not just the technology itself.

Choosing Custom vs. Pre-Trained Models

  1. Favor Pre-Trained Models:

    • Pre-trained models often provide a faster time-to-market and can be effectively customized through prompt engineering and other techniques.
    • Maintaining custom models requires significant ongoing effort, which may not be feasible for many organizations.
  2. Customize When Necessary:

    • Custom models may be warranted for highly specialized use cases with unique data and requirements.
    • But even then, start with pre-trained models and gradually optimize as needed.

Organizing for ROI and Governance

  1. Transparency, Unit Economics, and Clear Business Outcomes:

    • Ensure transparency with stakeholders, set the right expectations, and communicate the unit economics and value proposition.
    • Establish cross-functional governance committees to address AI governance and brand protection concerns.
  2. Leverage Existing Metrics and KPIs:

    • Align generative AI initiatives with your existing business goals and metrics, rather than inventing new ones.
    • Focus on metrics like productivity, efficiency, and revenue impact that are relevant to your organization.
  3. Start with Internal Use Cases and Prove Value:

    • Begin with internal use cases and a contained scope to build confidence and prove the value before expanding.
    • Overcommunicate the process and progress to gain buy-in from stakeholders.

Additional Resources

  • Refer to the provided links for additional data and resources on the ROI of generative AI.
  • Participate in the survey within the mobile app to share your feedback and insights.

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