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AI benefits people, some more than others

The risks and benefits of AI are not always clear to the average consumer, who might experience the risks more than the benefits, as opposed to the tech giants that create AI.

By Mark Labbe • March 4, 2019

Common sense AI approaches point to more general applications

The race to attain artificial general intelligence is on. Ranging from predictions of 10 to 200 years away, the one thing experts can agree on is that common sense AI is the next step in the journey.

By Maria Korolov • March 1, 2019

AI in the construction industry refurbishes trade procedures

From design to reducing workplace injury, AI in the construction industry is changing manual labor jobs. Deploying cobots and AI systems is creating visible business value.

By Ron Schmelzer • Feb. 28, 2019

Natural language processing chatbots bring conversation to AI

A natural language processing chatbot that focuses on intent can boost the effectiveness of bot technology. By evolving conversationally, bots can become digital coworkers.

By Kassidy Kelley • Feb. 26, 2019

New uses for GAN technology focus on optimizing existing tech

GAN technology has emerged as the latest facet of AI that can be applied to existing technology to stack learning. What else can it do? Here are emerging use cases for GANs.

By George Lawton • Feb. 19, 2019

IBM’s Project Debater loses debate but shows off AI prowess

While Project Debater, the IBM AI debate system, lost the live IBM Think 2019 debate, it impressed those who watched the event. Maybe next time, Debater.

By Mark Labbe • Feb. 12, 2019

The new AI frontier: Hyperpersonalized automated advertising

AI-powered automated advertising is being utilized to connect consumer to products, leading to more sales. Simply put: Hyperpersonalized content is taking over the ad space.

By Kathleen Walch • Feb. 5, 2019

More AI in retail stores means more personalization

Cheaper and more easily accessible AI developer tools are part of the reason why traditional retailers are better at marketing personalized experiences to customers.

By Mark Labbe • Feb. 5, 2019

Using AI for invoices lets ControlExpert add structure to data

By using Abbyy software and OCR technology, ControlExpert can automatically process and classify millions of structured and unstructured documents and invoices.

By Mark Labbe • Jan. 17, 2019

Using AI in manufacturing processes surges quality and design

The addition of AI in manufacturing leads to increased workflow -- from design to production. Production plants are turning to technology to supplement the manufacturing skills gap.

By Kathleen Walch • Jan. 14, 2019

AI in 2019 will be all about bots and pre-trained models

2019 promises to be a big year for AI, as we're likely to see some trends -- such as adoption of virtual assistants and strong venture capital funding -- continue and others emerge.

By Kathleen Walch • Dec. 27, 2018

AI winter is coming? Not this time, Tom Davenport says

A new AI winter, or downturn, is unlikely, even if the current slew of inflated expectations surrounding AI predicts inevitable disappointment, analytics expert Tom Davenport says.

By Ed Burns • Dec. 26, 2018

Davenport: AI-based projects should be focused in scope

New AI projects in enterprises should focus on achievable goals rather than try to reinvent business processes or products and services, Tom Davenport says.

By Ed Burns • Dec. 26, 2018

The future of AI technology: 2019 and beyond

Enterprise AI trends in 2019 will likely include more AI-powered tools for healthcare and fintech, as well as accelerating consolidation among smaller AI vendors.

By Mark Labbe • Dec. 20, 2018

Formula E technology driven by data analytics and AI

Formula E racing team EVR hopes to drive wins and innovation with a new partnership with Genpact, a professional services firm that offers an AI and analytics platform.

By Mark Labbe • Dec. 10, 2018

Oracle-DataFox acquisition could expand users’ AI options

Oracle AI capabilities are likely to see a boost, as the vendor now has access to machine learning algorithms that can automatically distill useful information from large bodies of text.

By Mark Labbe • Dec. 6, 2018

NLP vs. NLU and the growing ability of machines to understand

NLP and NLU technologies are becoming more prominent in the enterprise. The former simply parses words, but the latter aims at a deeper level of understanding.

By Kathleen Walch • Nov. 28, 2018

AI in fashion design and retail takes center stage

AI and fashion are a natural pairing as clothing designers and retailers are using technology to monitor what's hot and improve the efficiency of manufacturing and supply chains.

By Kathleen Walch • Nov. 20, 2018

AI for accessibility helps people with disabilities

AI for people with disabilities is making a meaningful difference in their ability to navigate the world and participate in all the activities of daily life.

By Kathleen Walch • Nov. 12, 2018

Jumio identity verification technology benefits from AI

ID verification technology is boosted by products of AI and machine learning, including natural language processing, image processing and biometric tools.

By Mark Labbe • Nov. 9, 2018

Current state of AI is poorly understood by the public

Current applications of AI revolve entirely around machine learning. But researcher Zachary Lipton says that's not the message you get from most media coverage of AI.

By Ed Burns • Oct. 1, 2018

AI in policing is controversial but delivers results

The drive toward more predictive policing is only growing stronger as computer vision and other AI tools are put to use. But not everyone is happy with the trend.

By Kathleen Walch • Oct. 1, 2018

Use of AI in video games boosts playing experience

The combination of AI and gaming is not necessarily a new phenomenon, but it is gaining traction and contributing to more true-to-life and engaging experiences.

By Kathleen Walch • Sept. 20, 2018

Bot security through AI openness

To ensure consumers interact with secure bots and AI tools, vendors like IBM and BotChain propose more AI transparency and have designed ways to achieve that.

By Mark Labbe • Sept. 17, 2018

AI in sports helps teams and leagues engage with fans

The use of artificial intelligence in sports industry is a growing trend that is helping leagues and teams engage with fans and improve the quality of in-game officiating.

By Kathleen Walch • Sept. 14, 2018