Global Study: C-Suite Optimism on AI and Why First Movers Win
New Workday research shows senior executives recognize AI adoption is a must, with first movers likely to claim competitive advantage. Yet, some feel stalled on the sidelines.
Workday Staff Writer
Read BioNew Workday research shows senior executives recognize AI adoption is a must, with first movers likely to claim competitive advantage. Yet, some feel stalled on the sidelines.
A new Workday survey of 1,000 business decision-makers from around the globe cuts through the hype and reveals what leaders are really doing, thinking, and feeling when it comes to artificial intelligence—perhaps the most transformative technology of our lifetime. Keep reading to discover our findings.
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