AI Foundations Group was founded to address a growing gap between the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and the ability of organizations to govern, oversee, and apply it effectively. While AI technologies continue to evolve quickly, many organizations struggle with foundational issues related to data, governance, organizational readiness, and accountability.
We work with leaders who need clarity rather than complexity. Our approach emphasizes thoughtful analysis, shared understanding, and long-term capability over experimentation, hype, or tool-driven narratives.
We provide education and insight, helping leaders ask better questions, evaluate proposals, and make informed decisions about AI adoption and governance.
Fern Halper, PhD, is a nationally recognized expert on data and artificial intelligence who helps business and technology leaders understand what it takes to succeed with data and AI in practice. She brings a rare combination of hands-on practitioner experience, academic teaching, and industry thought leadership.
Over more than 25 years, Dr. Halper has published extensively on data mining, analytics, machine learning, and AI, and is co-author of several Wiley-published titles, including Cloud Computing for Dummies, Big Data for Dummies, and Data Makes the World Go ’Round: The Data, Tech, and Trust Behind AI Success. She is a frequent speaker and educator who helps executives cut through AI hype to build AI literacy, governance understanding, and practical approaches to enterprise AI adoption.
Dr. Halper holds a BA from Colgate University and a PhD from Texas A&M University. She has served as a lead analyst at Bell Laboratories, a partner at Hurwitz & Associates, and has taught at Colgate University and Bentley University. She is currently Vice President of Research at TDWI and founder of AI Foundations Group.
AI Foundations Group exists to help organizations slow down where necessary, focus on what matters most, and build durable capabilities for responsible AI use. We believe successful AI adoption depends as much on clarity, governance, trust, and organizational readiness as it does on technology choices.