August 24, 2026
As Utah expands its investment in artificial intelligence, KSL.com turned to Opinosis Analytics Founder and Chief AI Strategist & Architect Dr. Kavita Ganesan to discuss what AI adoption actually looks like for businesses and organizations.
Read the full KSL coverage: From Supercomputers to Startups: Inside Utah’s Growing Bet on AI
KSL’s report examined Utah’s rapidly expanding AI ecosystem, highlighting the University of Utah’s $50 million Redtail supercomputer, the state’s $100 million Pro-Human AI Initiative, new AI research and health initiatives, significant venture investment in Utah AI companies, and the state’s emerging AI policy and regulatory framework. The report also looked at the practical side of AI adoption, including how businesses are evaluating AI opportunities and integrating the technology into their operations.
From AI Hype to Practical Adoption
Dr. Ganesan explained that the conversation has shifted from “raw enthusiasm” to implementing AI the right way, with organizations increasingly seeking expertise to build reliable solutions. She noted that many organizations are still working through foundational questions: vetting use cases, identifying real business opportunities, and determining how to integrate AI into existing workflows safely and effectively.
For many organizations, the challenge is not access to increasingly powerful AI capabilities. It is determining where AI can create meaningful business value and how to integrate it into existing operations.
The Business Challenge Behind AI Adoption
This challenge sits at the center of Opinosis Analytics’ work.
Opinosis helps businesses and government organizations assess AI opportunities, evaluate readiness, develop AI strategies, prioritize high-value use cases, and plan practical implementation.
The firm’s approach starts with the business problem rather than the technology, helping organizations determine where AI is appropriate, what capabilities are required, and how an initiative can support measurable business or mission outcomes.
With more than 20 years of AI experience, Dr. Ganesan brings expertise across artificial intelligence, machine learning, natural language processing, and generative AI to organizations navigating this transition.
Why This Matters as AI Investment Accelerates
While investment in AI infrastructure, research, startups, and policy continues to grow across Utah, that is not necessarily what most small and midsized organizations are focused on at this stage. For a manufacturer, retailer, or government agency, the more immediate questions are often practical: Where can AI or automation improve operations? Which use cases are worth pursuing? What data and systems are required? And how can it be implemented without creating unnecessary cost or risk?
This is where Opinosis Analytics focuses its work, helping organizations create a strategy worth pursuing before they start investing hundreds of thousands of dollars in implementation and tool subscriptions.
About Opinosis Analytics
Opinosis Analytics is a global artificial intelligence consulting firm led by Dr. Kavita Ganesan, Chief AI Strategist and Architect, keynote speaker, board advisor, and author with more than 20 years of experience in AI. The firm helps businesses and government agencies improve operational efficiency, make deeper data-driven decisions, reduce human error, and drive measurable business growth through practical AI adoption.
Opinosis Analytics’ core services include developing actionable AI strategies, creating custom machine learning and NLP solutions, and assessing AI opportunities to identify and prioritise high-impact initiatives that deliver sustainable value.