[kictanet] Fwd: What do executives need to know about artificial intelligence?

[Ali Hussein]

Listers

A series of articles on Artificial Intelligence.

They are a worthwhile read.

Ali Hussein
Principal
Hussein & Associates
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> Video series: Ask the AI experts
> Artificial intelligence can offer real value to businesses. What do leaders need to know to start making progress now? Our five-part video series tackles your top-of-mind questions.
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> What’s driving today’s progress in AI?
> While the deep-learning technolgy behind many of today’s AI advances seems new to most, researchers note it’s been around for decades—it simply needed the data and power available today to fuel it.
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> What are the applications of AI?
> Automotive, financial services, utilities—in these and many other industries, businesses are already applying artificial intelligence to core business processes and innovating products.
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> Should we be afraid of AI?
> AI researchers largely agree that fears about machines infused with artificial intelligence becoming self-acting and overpowering humans are overblown.
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> What will take AI capabilities to the next level?
> Deep learning has allowed technologists to employ AI in numerous business and consumer applications, but researchers are working feverishly to master other techniques that will broaden AI’s reach.
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> What advice would you give to executives about AI?
> As executives consider where artificial intelligence can unlock business value, they’ll need to cut through the hype, find talent with both technical and business acumen, and trust in the cloud.
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