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Extract from INFORMS Analytics Magazine (Peter Horner)
Last but not least, Joseph Byrum, our resident AI guru/philosopher, adds the human touch to the artificial intelligence discussion with the eighth installment of his series on “Understanding smart technology – and ourselves,” this one titled, “What We Need to Know About Smart Automation: Its impact on society.”
Will AI ultimately help or harm? Humans, the ultimate machine, will decide.

Joseph Byrum is an accomplished executive leader, innovator, and cross-domain strategist with a proven track record of success across multiple industries. With a diverse background spanning biotech, finance, and data science, he has earned over 50 patents that have collectively generated more than $1 billion in revenue. Dr. Byrum’s groundbreaking contributions have been recognized with prestigious honors, including the INFORMS Franz Edelman Prize and the ANA Genius Award. His vision of the “intelligent enterprise” blends his scientific expertise with business acumen to help Fortune 500 companies transform their operations through his signature approach: “Unlearn, Transform, Reinvent.” Dr. Byrum earned a PhD in genetics from Iowa State University and an MBA from the Stephen M. Ross School of Business, University of Michigan.