The CEO’s Guide to Generative AI: Finance

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Cindy Anderson, Global Executive for Engagement and Eminence, IBM Institute for Business Value

Christian Bieck, Global Research Leader, Insurance, IBM Institute for Business Value

Spencer Lin, Global Research Leader, Chemicals, Petroleum, and Industrial Products, IBM Institute for Business Value

Anthony Marshall, Global Leader, IBM Institute for Business Value

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Originally published 02 April 2024

This chapter is available in the latest edition of the IBM Institute for Business Value's book, The CEO's Guide to Generative AI.

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1. FinOps

+ Generative AI

2. Transformation

+ Generative AI

3. Decision-making

+ Generative AI

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