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Stand-alone or run together: artificial intelligence as an enabler for other technologies




AuthorsKulkov Ignat, Kulkova Julia, Leone Daniele, Rohrbeck Rene, Menvielle Loick

Publication year2023

JournalInternational Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour and Research

Journal name in sourceINTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENTREPRENEURIAL BEHAVIOR & RESEARCH

ISSN1355-2554

eISSN1758-6534

DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1108/IJEBR-02-2023-0169

Web address https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/IJEBR-02-2023-0169/full/html

Self-archived copy’s web addresshttps://research.utu.fi/converis/portal/detail/Publication/380544616


Abstract

Purpose
The purpose of this study is to examine the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming the healthcare sector, with a focus on how AI contributes to entrepreneurship and value creation. This study also aims to explore the potential of combining AI with other technologies, such as cloud computing, blockchain, IoMT, additive manufacturing and 5G, in the healthcare industry.

Design/methodology/approach
Exploratory qualitative methodology was chosen to analyze 22 case studies from the USA, EU, Asia and South America. The data source was public and specialized podcast platforms.

Findings
The findings show that combining technologies can create a competitive advantage for technology entrepreneurs and bring about transitions from simple consumer devices to actionable healthcare applications. The results of this research identified three main entrepreneurship areas: 1. Analytics, including staff reduction, patient prediction and decision support; 2. Security, including protection against cyberattacks and detection of atypical cases; 3. Performance optimization, which, in addition to reducing the time and costs of medical procedures, includes staff training, reducing capital costs and working with new markets.

Originality/value
This study demonstrates how AI can be used with other technologies to cocreate value in the healthcare industry. This study provides a conceptual framework, “AI facilitators – AI achievers,” based on the findings and offer several theoretical contributions to academic literature in technology entrepreneurship and technology management and industry recommendations for practical implication.


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