As part of our AI For Growth executive education series, we interview top executives at leading global companies who have successfully applied AI to grow their enterprises. Today, we sit down with Rachael Rekart, Director of Machine Assistance at Autodesk, a software firm that provides specialized software for the architecture, engineering, construction, … [Read more...] about Automating Customer Support With Human-Like Virtual Agents (Interview with Rachael Rekart of Autodesk)
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Driving Customer Engagement and Transparency With AI (Interview with Rob Walker of Pega)
As part of our AI For Growth executive education series, we interview top executives at leading global companies who have successfully applied AI to grow their enterprises. Today, we sit down with Dr. Rob F. Walker, VP of Decisioning & Analytics at Pegasystems, a technology leader in cloud software for customer engagement and operational excellence. Dr. Rob F. … [Read more...] about Driving Customer Engagement and Transparency With AI (Interview with Rob Walker of Pega)
14 Ways Machine Learning Can Boost Your Marketing
Marketing success depends on many factors. You need accurate consumer research to build your branding strategy, engaging content to delight your audience, a firm grasp of behavioral economics, and a near mystical ability to intuit how people will weigh your message against those of your fiercest competitors. In the digital age, marketers can't win without mastering data, … [Read more...] about 14 Ways Machine Learning Can Boost Your Marketing
Applied Artificial Intelligence: Book Launch At CES 2018
Adelyn, Marlene, and I had the honor of being invited to speak at CES 2018 about our book, Applied Artificial Intelligence: A Handbook For Business Leaders. Other authors featured in our cohort this year included John Grisham and Stephen Wolfram. In the past, Deepak Chopra and Alexis Ohanian have spoken on stage about their work. Geez, no pressure... We were … [Read more...] about Applied Artificial Intelligence: Book Launch At CES 2018
12 Amazing Deep Learning Breakthroughs of 2017
The quest to give machines a mind of their own occupied the brightest AI specialists in 2017. Machine learning (and especially the newly hip branch, deep learning) practically delivered all of the most stunning achievements in artificial intelligence so far — from systems that beat us at our own games to art-producing neural networks that rival human creativity. … [Read more...] about 12 Amazing Deep Learning Breakthroughs of 2017
Selling AI? Here’s How To Stand Out From The Noisy Marketing Hype
Hoping to appear relevant, businesses love to invoke AI in their marketing every chance they get — but not everyone is impressed. When the hype gets out of control, facts get lost in the haze and the real promise of artificial intelligence regresses into a sci-fi version of snake oil. As a result, companies — including those most likely to benefit from AI-driven solutions — … [Read more...] about Selling AI? Here’s How To Stand Out From The Noisy Marketing Hype
The Machine Intelligence Continuum
This is part two of our WTF IS AI?! series. Read part one on modern AI techniques if you missed it. If you’re not an AI researcher or engineer, understanding the subtle differences and applications of various machine learning approaches can be challenging. Business problems can usually be solved in multiple ways by different algorithms and the comparative merits of … [Read more...] about The Machine Intelligence Continuum
Can Artificial Intelligence Make Anyone A Creative Artist?
Can art be distilled into math? Classical architecture and Renaissance art reveal elegant proportions at the core of their design, with some of world’s finest designers like Leonardo da Vinci deliberately incorporating computational elements such as the golden ratio and the Fibonacci series in their creative process. Harnessing recent advances in AI research, creative startups … [Read more...] about Can Artificial Intelligence Make Anyone A Creative Artist?
8 Ways AI Makes Virtual & Augmented Reality Even More Real
Regular reality is being disrupted by virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR). The biggest names in tech are battling to power the next generation of entertainment, education, and communication. Facebook acquired Oculus to make next generation social networking virtual. Apple CEO Tim Cook claims augmented reality will be “as big as the iPhone.” Microsoft’s HoloLens, Google’s … [Read more...] about 8 Ways AI Makes Virtual & Augmented Reality Even More Real
Humans Need Not Apply: MIT Teaches Robots To Train Each Other
Despite substantial recent advances in both software and hardware, robots still have difficulty planning and carrying out multi-step dexterous manipulation tasks. Yet real-world applications of such dexterity include critical situations, like explosive ordnance disposal and disaster response, considered too dangerous for humans. Typically, robots are programmed using one of … [Read more...] about Humans Need Not Apply: MIT Teaches Robots To Train Each Other