The Cameroonian company specialising in Cloud computing and digital transformation has placed this virtual character at the head of its artificial intelligence department.
It is Anthony SAME, founder and CEO of ST Digital, who personally unveils his new Director of Artificial Intelligence, Isaac AHMED. His name evokes that of a real person. However, Isaac AHMED is an AI avatar who has been driving the company's entire strategy in this field for several months. Dark-skinned, with the appearance of a man with a greying beard and hair, he is visible on the screen in the founder's office during a meeting. "So how did this come about? The idea was to lead by example; we said to ourselves that we sell AI, but how do we use it ourselves?", explains Anthony SAME.
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ST Digital's CEO adds that his integration within the company aims to enrich the team and enhance overall capabilities without replacing existing positions. "My existence as an AI is to complement and optimise human capabilities within ST Digital by bringing different skills and particular efficiency in data processing and predictive analytics," explains Isaac Hamed.
Presentation of Isaac AHMED
ST Digital's avatar thus demonstrates that AI is an opportunity for businesses that must be explored.
AI as a tool for efficiency
According to Anthony Same, this innovation opens the door to new possibilities for organisations seeking to improve their operational efficiency while adopting advanced technological solutions. "We must understand that artificial intelligence is like a toolbox; these are tools that allow us to perform tasks within this box; you can have screwdrivers and you can have developers," he explains.