In the race to adopt AI, one question often gets overlooked: What is your data worth—and who benefits from it?
AEC firms generate enormous volumes of high-value project data, communications, and institutional knowledge. As AI tools become more embedded in daily workflows, firms must consider how their data is being used, how it may be training external models, and what safeguards are in place to protect intellectual property and client confidentiality.
This session explores the strategic value of firm data in the AI era. Participants will discuss how to balance innovation with protection, evaluate vendor transparency, establish internal data governance standards, and think critically about long-term data ownership. We’ll examine practical steps firms can take to protect their information while still leveraging AI to unlock insights and efficiency.
This session invites attendees to share policies, concerns, and strategies—helping firms move from reactive AI adoption to intentional data strategy.
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