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There is so much hype and misunderstanding about artificial intelligence

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But how can you turn that hype into real opportunities for your business?




First, we have to understand what artificial intelligence is and its underlying technologies




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A useful definition of artificial intelligence is the theory and development of computer systems a ble to perform ta sks tha t norma lly require huma n intelligence.

Cognitive technologies are products of the field of a rtificia l intelligence. They are able to perform tasks that only humans used to be able to do.

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Examples of cognitive technologies include computer vision, machine learning, natural language processing, speech recognition, and robotics.







Over the next five years we expect the impact of cognitive technologies on organizations to grow substantially. Leaders of organizations in all sectors need to understand whether, how, and where to invest in applying cognitive technologies.

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