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SUMMARY:Strictly Business Episode 27:   Provost Dr. Roy Haggerty of Louisi
 ana State University
LOCATION:East Baton Rouge Parish Library\, 7711 Goodwood Blvd. Baton Rouge
 \, LA 70806
DESCRIPTION:<p>Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant concept&mdas
 h\;it&rsquo\;s reshaping how companies operate\, compete\, and grow. In th
 e April episode of Strictly Business\, we&rsquo\;ll cut through the buzz a
 nd deliver real-world insights on AI&rsquo\;s role in business strategy\, 
 how to navigate implementation roadblocks\, and what ethical AI means for 
 your workforce.</p>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>Our guest is LSU Executive Vice Pr
 esident and Provost Roy Haggerty\, who works with organizations and compan
 ies to implement AI best practices.</p>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>Haggerty overs
 ees instruction\, student support\, and research while simultaneously serv
 ing as the chief academic officer for all LSU campuses across the state an
 d the chief academic advisor to the president. He leads a groundbreaking p
 rogram at LSU that pairs students with local businesses to &nbsp\;develop 
 AI tools. Past partnerships have included Our Lady of the Lake\, BASF and 
 Georges Media Group. He also led the team that developed MikeGPT\, an AI a
 ssistant for faculty and staff.</p>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>Providing you and 
 your team with the insights\, advice and inspiration to thrive in a perpet
 ually changing &ldquo\;new normal&rdquo\; is the driving force behind Busi
 ness Report&rsquo\;s Strictly Business\, a free\, monthly webcast featurin
 g in-depth interviews with Louisiana&rsquo\;s most successful CEOs and ent
 repreneurs.</p>\n<p><br />&nbsp\;<br />Episodes airing on the third Wednes
 day of each month are hosted by Business Report Executive Editor Penny Fon
 t\, who interviews successful leaders as they not only share their profess
 ional stories but also offer advice to help others grow and improve their 
 business.</p>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>Strictly Business is powered by Business
  Report and presented by East Baton Rouge Parish Library and Neighbors Fed
 eral Credit Union. Register now.</p>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>\n<p>Viewing for up to
  10 participants will be available in Study Room 2D at the Main Library on
  April 16th beginning at 11am.</p>\n<p>&nbsp\;</p>
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