HCLTech And MIT Technology Review Insights Report; Says Responsible AI Practices Are Critical To Adopt

AI can be a tremendous force of positive change in businesses and society at large, but its full potential can only be realized when it can be trusted

Poulami Saha Updated: Thursday, January 23, 2025, 02:06 PM IST
Responsible AI needs to be highlighted more | Freepik

Responsible AI needs to be highlighted more | Freepik

A study by HCLTech, a leading global technology company, and MIT Technology Review Insights revealed that 87% of business executives believe that responsible AI principles are critical to adopt. However, 85% of all the executives say they are not well prepared to implement them.

Responsible AI and its future

The findings reveal that despite the recognized importance of responsible AI, a significant gap exists between the acknowledgment of its importance and the ability to implement it effectively.

The challenges attributed to the adoption vs preparedness gap include:

Complexity of implementation

Lack of expertise

Difficulties in managing operational risks

Regulatory compliance challenges

Inadequate resource allocation

Some of the key report findings:

GenAI and AI-driven transformation are progressing from proof of concept to wider adoption, with executives acknowledging AI's potential to drive productivity and innovation in key business functions like customer service, software development and marketing.

Responsible AI can provide competitive advantage. Most executives say their business will increase investments in building responsible AI in the next twelve months.

Agentic AI, which operates autonomously with minimal human involvement, is being adopted and gaining traction in lower-risk areas, such as IT operations, where it can work alongside humans.

Published on: Thursday, January 23, 2025, 02:06 PM IST

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