BYOAI abbreviation
UK /ˌbiː.waɪˌəʊ.eɪˈaɪ/ US /ˌbiː.waɪˌoʊ.eɪˈaɪ/
abbreviation for “bring your own artificial intelligence”: the practice of companies saying that employees can use their own artificial intelligence tools when at work
The potential benefits of BYOAI are substantial. Allowing individuals to select their own AI toolkit enables a more personalized approach to technology in the workplace, catering to the specific needs and styles of each employee, team, or department. This customization leads to greater autonomy (closely linked to job satisfaction), fosters innovation, and enhances productivity by enabling employees to work in more effective and enjoyable ways.
[mindport.ca, July 2024]
See also BYOD
AI washing noun [U]
UK /ˌeɪˈaɪ wɒʃ.ɪŋ/ US /ˌeɪˈaɪ wɑː.ʃɪŋ/
the behaviour of a company or organization that tries to make people believe that it is using AI to make its products or services better, when really it is not doing this or is only partly doing it
When it comes to AI washing, there are several types. Some companies claim to use AI when they’re actually using less-sophisticated computing, while others overstate the efficacy of their AI over existing techniques, or suggest that their AI solutions are fully operational when they are not.
[bbc.co.uk/news, 27 June 2024]
See also -washing
AIaaS noun [U]
/ˌeɪ.aɪˌeɪ.eɪˈes/
abbreviation for “artificial intelligence as a service”: a service that allows businesses to buy a variety of AI tools and capabilities from a single platform
AIaaS works like other cloud-based services, providing AI products and services via an “as a service” model. It can help you effectively collect and store as much data as you want. AIaaS is easy to implement, enabling businesses and individuals to experiment with various public cloud platforms, machine learning algorithms, and services.
[geekflare.com, 19 July 2024]