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The exponential growth of data has significantly broadened the scope of AI applications, culminating in the development of Large Language Models capable of adaptive and realistic user interactions. However, leveraging AI-powered technologies requires a responsible approach that locates the security of the user and the organization at the center of its objectives, as argued by Aaron Castellanos, Solutions Architect, Rackspace Technology. Failing to do so can lead organizations to incoherent decisions and biased analysis driven by AI models, potentially affecting the lives of individuals and the continuity of businesses. 

“The immense amount of data available can significantly enhance the results, predictions, and insights provided by artificial intelligence, which can lead to better decision-making within organizations,” explained Castellanos at MACDS 2023. However, the quality of AI-driven analysis hinges on the accuracy and structure of the data it processes, as organizations leveraging unstructured data for AI-driven analysis may face flawed or incomplete insights. 

To leverage vast amounts of data with AI-powered tools, Castellanos advises companies to “ensure good data governance, security, and quality before venturing to adopt this technology.” In fact, he explains that organizations looking to invest in AI “must have a very robust database before the integration of AI,” he added. 

AI tools have the capacity to streamline organizational tasks, allowing IT specialists to focus on more complex challenges essential for the operation of a company, according to Castellanos. They have also proven effective in driving innovation, optimizing resources, and enhancing customer experience across all industry sectors. In fact, “financial entities are currently leveraging generative AI to positively transform the industry, offering extreme personalization based on AI-driven insights into individual financial behaviors,” explained Castellanos. 

However, artificially intelligent technology intersects with regulatory, ethical, and cybersecurity issues that companies must consider before integrating it into their operations, warned Castellanos. In fact, to ensure AI-empowered customer experience optimization, Rackspace and Microsoft designed an innovative practice focused on accelerating the responsible and sustainable adoption of generative AI solutions.

“The FAIR approach involves establishing robust data governance, incubating a minimum viable product aligned with organizational objectives, and industrializing generative AI within a defined life cycle,” explained Castellanos. This is meant to ensure a symbiotic, cyber-resilient, and sustainable approach to AI-powered tools.

As Microsoft and Rackspace contend, ensuring the responsible use of AI implies putting people and users at the center of their operations. “At the end of the day, AI can not only be exploited for technological purposes, but also for social solutions and services,” stated Castellanos.  The FAIR framework exemplifies AI's potential as a catalyst for social betterment, emphasizing the critical importance of deploying AI with ethical and responsible considerations at the forefront.