Alan Turing's prediction about machines thinking without dispute has come true as artificial intelligence (AI) has advanced over the years. From the emergence of AI in the 1950s to the evolution of machine learning and deep learning, the field continues to expand with new possibilities and applications. Today, AI represents a leap of faith into the unknown, driven by ongoing research and technological advancements.
In this week’s CDO insight series, we had with us the Senior Director & Head of Data & Analytics at Unilever, Arun Nandi. As the Senior Director and Advisor for many institutions he has played a pivotal role in empowering and guiding technical and business teams to achieve success. With his expertise, they shape product roadmaps, drive innovation, and foster collaboration to advance the realm of data-centric solutions. In this interview he gave us his perspective on how the landscape of AI has transformed over the years and what he envisions the future is going to look like. He talks about how AI is reshaping roles across industries, some valuable advice for beginners curious about AI, and the key lessons he learnt along his remarkable path.
AIM Research (AIM): As we talk about change using AI, when you think back on your own experience, what made you realise that using AI as an enabler may significantly increase business value by altering the way we behave, think, and work? How has this realisation changed the way you go about bringing about change?
