Autodesk's Strategic Focus on AI and Industry Cloud Convergence
Autodesk is heavily investing in AI, with projects like Project Bernini, a generative AI model for 3D design, aiming to redefine software paradigms.
The company is building industry-specific foundation models that will enable adaptive, context-aware AI-driven CAD engines, moving beyond traditional rule-based systems.
Autodesk's AI initiatives include creating a new IP moat around proprietary models, which will be useful both internally and for third-party developers.
The convergence of design and make in the cloud, supported by industry clouds and AI, is a core strategic priority, with examples in construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure.
Autodesk plans to enable customers to build their own AI models trained on their data, fostering differentiation and competitive advantage.
The company sees AI as a means to eliminate repetitive work and rework, significantly increasing project efficiency across the entire project lifecycle.