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​Context Is The Oil Of The AI Economy—And The Basis For New, Intelligent Systems Of Action

Mahesh Rajasekharan argues that context, not just data, is the critical resource for the AI economy, enabling intelligent systems of action. The Forbes Councils Member emphasizes that businesses must focus on contextual data to unlock AI's full potential.

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​Context Is The Oil Of The AI Economy—And The Basis For New, Intelligent Systems Of Action
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By Mahesh Rajasekharan, Forbes Councils MemberSource:

Forbes InnovationFor years, business leaders have understood data is the “new oil.” In the age of AI, that premise deserves an update.

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