APPENDIX A: The AI Marketecture: A Practical Guide for Leaders
I am often asked what the “stack” looks like for AI. How does it all fit together? Although I am not an architect, I created the AI marketecture diagram shown in Figure A.1 to help illustrate how all the pieces fit together.
Imagine you're building a house. You need a solid foundation, sturdy walls, a roof, and various systems like plumbing and electricity to make it functional and comfortable.
Building an AI‐powered organization is similar.
Let's break down the AI marketecture into simple, relatable components that will help you lead your organization into the AI‐first future.
Data: The Foundation
Think of data as the foundation of your AI house. Just like a house needs a strong foundation to stand, AI needs quality data to function effectively.
What it means for you: Ensure you're collecting relevant, high‐quality data. This could be customer information, sales figures, or any other data specific to your business.
Practical tip: Start by auditing your current data. Is it accurate? Up‐to‐date? Relevant to your goals? Clean up your data before diving into AI projects.
AI Infrastructure: The Frame and Utilities
If data is the foundation, AI infrastructure is the frame and utilities of your house. It's the hardware and software that makes AI possible.
What it means for you: ...
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