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HBR Guide to Generative AI for Managers
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HBR Guide to Generative AI for Managers

by Elisa Farri, Gabriele Rosani
February 2025
Intermediate to advanced
288 pages
3h 52m
English
Harvard Business Review Press
Audiobook available
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Glossary

  • AI agent. An autonomous system or program capable of performing tasks independently.

  • Artificial intelligence (AI). A term coined by Stanford professor John McCarthy in 1955 to indicate “the science and engineering of making intelligent machines.” In the business context, AI is usually supported by machine learning algorithms that make progressively better decisions or predictions over time.

  • Co-Pilot. A mode of interaction with gen AI models in which the technology is used to facilitate task execution and enhance productivity.

  • Co-Thinker. A mode of interaction with gen AI models in which the technology serves as a sparring partner, fostering conversational reflection and critical thinking.

  • Dialogue. Structured conversation between ...

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ISBN: 9798892790482