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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.

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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