AI for Business: A Guide to AI Adoption

AI for Business is a practical guide for leaders who want to harness the power of artificial intelligence without getting lost in the hype. Drawing on decades of experience at the intersection of cutting-edge research, public policy and industry transformation, Jon Whittle shows how AI can create real, human-centred value in your organisation.

With clarity and pragmatism, the book demystifies AI for non-technical decision-makers. It offers a framework for thinking strategically about AI adoption, covering everything from defining the right use cases to building responsible governance, navigating ethics, understanding productivity impacts, and aligning AI with your values. Real-world examples bring the ideas to life and offer actionable insights you can apply right away.

Whether you are a CEO, policymaker, innovation lead or just AI-curious, this book empowers you to lead with confidence, curiosity and integrity in an AI-powered world. Because when AI works for people - not just profits - that's when it really delivers.

Jon Whittle is a leading voice in applying AI to business, having worked in AI for 30 years. A former NASA technical lead, Jon directed CSIRO's Data61, the data and digital specialist arm of Australia's national science agency, from 2020 to 2025. He hosted CSIRO's successful podcast, Everyday AI, over two seasons.