Artificial intelligence is no longer the sole domain of tech companies like Google, Facebook, IBM or Amazon. Recognizing the potential of exponential technologies like AI and bots, creative agencies like Ogilvy and consulting firms like McKinsey and Accenture now proudly feature AI departments. The message to brands executives is clear: understand and leverage trends in … [Read more...] about Common Misconceptions Brand Executives Have About AI
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Why Building Social Robots Is Much Harder Than You Think
Social robots stole the show at CES in Vegas this year. Dozens of offerings were on display, ranging from robots that tutor you in physics (Einstein), queue up your favorite recipes (Mykie), and even help autistic children socialize (Leka). Unlike your moody human friends, these robots promise to be available day and night, ever accommodating, and practically omniscient … [Read more...] about Why Building Social Robots Is Much Harder Than You Think
The Opportunities & Challenges of AI In Healthcare
When we asked dozens of venture capitalists where they see the most potential for applied artificial intelligence, they unanimously agreed on healthcare. Technology has already been used to incrementally improve patient medical records, care delivery, diagnostic accuracy, and drug development, but with A.I. we could achieve exponential breakthroughs. Deep learning first … [Read more...] about The Opportunities & Challenges of AI In Healthcare
5 Ways Deep Learning Improves Your Daily Life
Planning to Netflix & Chill this weekend? The movie you choose to watch may be heavily influenced by Netflix’s sophisticated algorithms. Similarly, decisions like where you choose to dine and what you choose to wear are increasingly facilitated by predictive technologies powered by deep learning. Here are five ways that popular consumer tech companies Netflix, Yelp, … [Read more...] about 5 Ways Deep Learning Improves Your Daily Life
How To Get The Best Deep Learning Education For Free
Deep learning is not a beginner-friendly subject, even for experienced software engineers and data scientists. If you’ve been Googling the subject and confused by the content you’ve come across, you’ll want to check out the recommended resources we’ve compiled for you. These educational resources include online courses, in-person courses, as well as books and videos. All are … [Read more...] about How To Get The Best Deep Learning Education For Free
Bringing Bots To Life With Artificial Intelligence
Any video gamer knows how boring NPCs (non-playable characters) in digital worlds are. Their behavior is simple and predictable and their words entirely scripted by a staff of writers. This makes them uninteresting opponents and unsatisfying companions. We’re far more likely to emotionally attach to lifelike characters, like the emo robot sidekicks in the Star Wars … [Read more...] about Bringing Bots To Life With Artificial Intelligence