Abstract
<jats:p>The monograph is devoted to one of the youngest and most practice-oriented areas of scientific knowledge. It reveals the essence of applied artificial intelligence (AI). The principles and features of digital business transformation in various sectors of the economy are presented, the expected and real effects are described, and the results achieved in managing digital transformation and the project portfolio in the context of the active development of various classes of AI solutions. Special attention is paid to the AI transformation of business and the identification of areas of applied AI for business to achieve qualitative changes. The core of the monograph is the theoretical provisions and practical recommendations for managing the digital transformation of business with a focus on increasing competitiveness and achieving leadership, taking into account the threats and new opportunities of AI. The monograph consists of three books. The first book reveals the features of the era of digital economy, data economy, AI transformation and Industry X.0. The second book is devoted to AI transformation and robotization in economic sectors. The third book outlines technological trends, leadership strategies, and professions of the future. This book discusses the issues of AI transformation and robotization in various sectors of the economy in order to achieve concrete results. The article considers the diffusion of AI technologies into business processes and the transformation of companies' business models, taking into account industry specifics. The author draws on the results of his own scientific research, long-term practice of advising management teams of Russian and foreign companies on the development of corporate development strategies, digital business transformation strategies in conditions of high turbulence, defining business architecture, assembling new business models and project portfolios, and setting KPIs corresponding to them. It is intended for a wide range of readers. It will be useful for business practitioners, managers, specialists, experts, and anyone who is interested in the ongoing transformations related to the evolution of digital technologies, increasing the maturity of AI technologies, generative AI, taking into account trends in the development of the digital economy, and digital transformation for the period up to 2050.</jats:p>