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Companies are increasingly using artificial intelligence to make critical decisions, but are they inadvertently making themselves less efficient? Business technologist Sylvain Duranton advocates for implementing AI systems alongside human judgement.

Sylvain Duranton is the global leader of BCG X, BCG’s tech build and design unit.

Backed by a vast team of AI, tech-build, and design talents, he helps the world's leading organizations solve strategic challenges and achieve their full digital potential.

As the founder and former global leader of BCG GAMMA, he supervised the implementation of AI and analytics solutions for companies across the globe.

A mathematician by training, and surrounded by a family of scientists, he is the founder and president of chess club Palamède Echecs and an executive board member of Aurore, one of France’s most prominent NGOs, which aims to alleviate poverty and improve access to housing.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • MBA, INSEAD
  • BSc, École Polytechnique and MINES Paris Tech (Mathematics & Sociology major)

Publications and Videos

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AI at Work: What People Are Saying

How do frontline employees, managers, and company leaders who have a front-row seat for the AI revolution feel about the technology sweeping across the corporate landscape?
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Most Innovative Companies 2023: Reaching New Heights in Uncertain Times

Companies that both prioritize innovation and make sure that they are ready to act are widening the gap over less capable competitors.
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The New Blueprint for Corporate Performance

The rules for boosting performance and competitive advantage are changing. CEOs urgently need a pragmatic playbook for building the capabilities to win in the future.

The Risks and Opportunities of AI

Why should CEOs prioritize Responsible AI? What's at stake? Here are some of the biggest considerations for leaders today.

The Most Exciting Tech Developments of 2023

BCG’s Sylvain Duranton joins André Loesekrug-Pietri, chairman of the Joint European Disruptive Initiative, to discuss deep tech, the rapid acceleration of innovation, and what these developments mean for business and society in the years ahead.

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Why Your Organization Needs Sustainable Software

Your digital infrastructure probably generates more carbon emissions than you think—and AI may make it worse. It’s time for sustainable software.
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Five Rules for Fixing AI in Business

Companies struggle to use AI to improve the way their businesses operate, a challenge that can be mitigated by following five rules.
Is Your Company Gaining Momentum in Data?

Is Your Company Gaining Momentum in Data?

Data is increasingly valuable, yet some organizations lack the capabilities to capitalize on it. A key first step is setting realistic ambitions to improve data maturity.
Use AI to Measure Emissions—Exhaustively, Accurately, and Frequently

Use AI to Measure Emissions—Exhaustively, Accurately, and Frequently

Despite good intentions, companies say they are struggling to cut their emissions in line with targets. Their inability to measure appropriately is the leading roadblock.
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Busting Telco’s Eight Biggest Personalization Myths

There’s a powerful—and much needed—way for players to differentiate themselves. But first they need to correct the misconceptions holding them back.

Celebrating Our 10th TED@BCG Event

BCG's partnership with TED is built on the belief that ideas are worth sharing and can have a real-world impact. With 138 TED Talks viewed over 143 million times online, we are excited to look back at the powerful ideas presented by BCG experts, and beyond.

Are You Overestimating Your Responsible AI Maturity

Are You Overestimating Your Responsible AI Maturity?

In BCG’s latest survey, 55% of the organizations are less advanced than they believe.
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