New generative AI studios by Accenture to revolutionize business optimization in key industries
Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has announced a groundbreaking initiative to launch a network of generative AI studios across North America. These studios, aimed at optimizing and reinventing business practices through responsible generative AI applications, mark a significant advancement in the commercial use of AI technologies.
Strategic Locations for Industry-Specific AI Solutions
Clients can visit the studios located at Accenture Innovation Hubs in major cities like Chicago, Houston, New York, San Francisco, Toronto, and Washington, D.C. Each studio will have its own area of specialization, tailored to industry-specific needs, enabling clients to co-innovate and rapidly initiate and scale AI programs.
Accenture’s Commitment to Responsible AI and Clear Business Cases
“The studios are designed to help our clients move from interest to action to value, in a responsible way with clear business cases,” said Manish Sharma, North America CEO of Accenture. The company leverages insights from over 3,000 client conversations on generative AI this year, using these discussions to invest in areas of greatest need and opportunity.
Accenture Announces Launch of Generative AI Studios Across North America
A Part of Accenture’s $3 Billion Investment in Data and AI
Accenture’s generative AI studios are a part of its significant $3 billion investment in data and AI. They will connect clients with top data and AI experts, providing access to Accenture’s ecosystem partnerships, ventures, strategic investments, and an extensive portfolio of over 1,450 patents and patent applications in AI solutions.
Moving Beyond Experimentation: Harnessing AI at Scale
“Clients are ready to move beyond generative AI experimentation,” added Sharma. The studios will offer the latest innovations, new technologies, tools, and approaches, empowering clients to develop roadmaps to adopt generative AI at scale.
Specializations Tailored to Industry Needs
Each studio supports all of Accenture’s industries and functions, with specific locations offering deeper specialization:
- Chicago: Financial services, health, life sciences, consumer goods, services, Industry X, and manufacturing.
- Houston: Industry X, chemicals, energy, and utilities industries.
- New York: Life sciences and financial services.
- San Francisco: Software, platforms, communications, media, and technology.
- Toronto: Financial services, retail, health, and public service.
- Washington, D.C.: Health, public service, including federal government services.