Artificial Intelligence

Libratus, a smart new computing system, is pushing into new territory for
artificial intelligence.

As AI takes on the primary role of interacting with both your customers and
employees, it must be considered a core competency demanding of C-level
investment and strategy.

IBM’s PowerAI system for machine learning on a mix of Power8 processors and
Nvidia GPUs now supports Google’s deep learning framework.

Here’s why artificial intelligence will be beneficial for retailers and
consumers. From creating personalized shopping experiences to offering
virtual buying assistants — AI is improving the online shopping experience
for consumers and retailers.

Google and others think software that learns to learn could take over some
work done by AI experts.

AI will significantly disrupt the way organizations win, serve, and retain
customers … eventually. Familiarize yourself with the AI technologies
available today and prepare for adoption – or face the inevitability of
disruption.

The market for artificial intelligence (AI) technologies is flourishing.
Beyond the hype and the heightened media attention, the numerous startups
and the internet giants racing to acquire them, there is a significant
increase in investment and adoption by enterprises.

The leaders of Microsoft, IBM, MIT Media Lab and others discuss the state,
opportunities and future of Artificail Intelligence at the World Economic
Forum in Davos, 2017. 

Sergey Brin discusses the state of AI and the progress within Google and
Google Brain. After 8 years he returns to Davos with some interesting
insights and views in this interview.

It’s part of a $27 million fund being managed by MIT and Harvard. Reid
Hoffman, the founder of LinkedIn, and the Omidyar Network, eBay founder
Pierre Omidyar’s nonprofit, have each committed $10 million to fund
academic research and development aimed at keeping artificial intelligence
systems ethical and prevent building AI that may harm society.