03.19.25
The Power of AI – Unlocking Productivity and Innovation
By Chamber Staff

Speakers from the March 11 Pulse event, left to right: Blaine Booher, Jimmy Slagle, Shannon Full, Max Cossette and Andrew Young.
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing industries, streamlining operations and sparking new innovations. At The Pulse of Artificial Intelligence, Jimmy Slagle from GenerAI, Blaine Booher from Emerging Digital Academy, Max Cossette from 701x, and Andrew Young from Abovo shared how businesses can harness AI’s potential while navigating its complexities.
How AI is Driving Business Success
- Boosting Productivity: AI automates repetitive tasks, freeing employees to focus on strategy and creativity. Abovo, for instance, has dramatically cut down the time spent editing e-commerce images—from 10-15 minutes per image to just seconds.
- Enabling Data-Driven Decisions: AI processes massive datasets quickly, helping businesses identify trends and optimize strategies. 701x leverages AI for deep data analysis, providing actionable insights in real time.
- Fostering Innovation: AI accelerates research and development, helping companies brainstorm, test ideas and develop breakthrough solutions. Emerging Digital Academy’s AI-driven ideation process sparks unexpected and exciting innovations.
What Businesses See as AI’s Biggest Benefit
At the event, attendees participated in a live Pulse Check, sharing what they believe AI brings to their business:
AI’s power is undeniable. But its true value comes from how businesses choose to apply it. Those who strategically integrate AI will gain a competitive edge.
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