Members Talk - Thor Ernstsson - Founder & CEO, ArcticBlue AI

Thor Ernstsson, CEO of ArcticBlue, discusses helping Fortune 500 companies adopt new technologies, specifically AI. He notes AI has shifted from a technical interest to a board mandate. The biggest challenges lie in the human components and changing established ways of working. Political infighting can hinder AI adoption, highlighting the need for aligned incentives and structures. FII provides valuable long-term relationship building and access to decision-makers. Ernstsson emphasizes the collective uncertainty about AI's implementation at company and country levels. FII stands out due to its focus on the financial impact of AI-related decisions and the high caliber of its members. The sheer volume of developments in generative AI makes it difficult to stay informed. FII is bridging cultures and continents.