Intelligent CIO Europe Issue 24 | Page 51

COUNTRY FOCUS: BELGIUM “ WE WANT TO HELP RESPOND TO THE ENORMOUS NEED FOR DIGITAL EDUCATION, INCLUDING UPSKILLING AND RESKILLING, IN BELGIUM. www.intelligentcio.com “AI has significant potential for many companies. The impact of AI on intellectual tasks is comparable with that of electricity on manual tasks. Machine Learning – the technology behind AI – can also be used to help the unemployed find jobs. Their skills are used to look for the most relevant job vacancies. AI assists in the development of vaccines in the pharmaceutical industry and optimises the production processes in the manufacturing industry. Companies that apply AI create major advantages. For Brussels Airport, we developed models to predict passenger flows. The insight is shared with airport partners to make sure everyone can use it to their advantage to implement their operations efficiently,” said Davio Larnout, CEO at Radix. Goderis commented: “Artificial Intelligence already offers a range of business opportunities for companies in industries such as healthcare, power, manufacturing, etc. This is why we created this online course that people can take at their own pace. We start by explaining the basic principles of Artificial Intelligence and then provide a practical guide on how to implement AI in the participant’s company. We offer tips on how to recognise AI potential, how to prepare your data, how to delimit a project and how to establish an AI strategy. We also discuss ethics and provide information on the challenges and opportunities regarding employment. Upon finishing the course, you receive a certificate and are able to start a project within your own company.” INTELLIGENTCIO 51