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Does This Investment Fit the Company’s Mission? Just Ask AI (Wall Street Journal)
Too many leaders pursue projects and investments that veer from their organization’s overall strategy. Artificial intelligence could flag such disconnects. Read the full article in the Wall Street Journal: https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/ai-company-mission-coherence-8b0225f0?st=T8D75f&reflink=article_email_share
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