The reality of AI in business

At the Labour Liverpool conference, The Industry Forum partnered with Europe's largest software company, SAP for a fringe meeting on ‘The reality of AI in business’. Our panel was packed with real experts. Chi Onwurah MP, the new chair of the Digital, Innovation and Technology Select committee, and new MPs Louise Jones MP who has a military and intelligence background and Steve Yemm MP who has wide experience in the life sciences sector, represented parliamentary legislators. Chris Francis, Director of Government Affairs, SAP UK, Technology Policy and Standards Expert and James Johns, Head of Corporate Affairs for Workday represented the digital tech sector. It was clear from the wide-ranging discussion that AI is not one thing but a pervasive set of applications, and that its impact across society and business is set to grow rapidly. We can all be grateful that the new House of Commons has been strengthened in its understanding of AI and can talk on equal terms with the companies using AI and bringing AI products to market.