1、SPECIAL REPORTA Primer on Generative AI2 L.E.K.ConsultingSPECIAL REPORTContentsAbout L.E.K.ConsultingWere L.E.K.Consulting,a global strategy consultancy working with business leaders to seize competitive advantage and amplify growth.Our insights are catalysts that reshape the trajectory of our clien

2、ts businesses,uncovering opportunities and empowering them to master their moments of truth.Since 1983,our worldwide practice spanning the Americas,Asia-Pacific and Europe has guided leaders across all industries from global corporations to emerging entrepreneurial businesses and private equity inve

3、stors.Looking for more?Visit .L.E.K.Consulting is a registered trademark of L.E.K.Consulting LLC.All other products and brands mentioned in this document are properties of their respective owners.2023 L.E.K.Consulting LLCA new wave in artificial intelligence.3Moving beyond the hype.5A look under the

4、 hood.8Technical and strategic growing pains.12The impact on businesses.14The impact on jobs.16Where to go from here.18Endnotes.20SPECIAL REPORTA new wave in artificial intelligenceArtificial intelligence or AI is technology that imitates human decision-making and problem-solving capabilities.It has

5、 touched almost all of us already,although we may not always realize it.AI increasingly interprets our online search requests,steering us toward specific products and services and pricing those offerings to the maximum were personally willing to pay.Many businesses are using AI to detect fraud,manag

6、e inventory,prevent outages and more.Todays AI applications are highly specific.They can be taught to reason and respond to specific contexts via deep learning algorithms operating on large data volumes,enabling decision-making at unprecedented scale and speed.This helps people do their jobs better