Let's Admit It: We're a Long Way from Using "Real Intelligence" in AI

For anyone worrying about machines taking over the world, I have reassuring news: The idea of artificial intelligence has been overcome by hype. I don't mean to belittle AI's promise or even its existing capabilities. The technology allows organizations to put data to use in ways we could only imagine not that long ago. It's revolutionized the way executives approach strategic planning. But very often lately--when I'm in meetings, reading research papers or listening to an expert's presentation--I can't shake the feeling that to many people, terms like "AI," "machine learning" and "cognitive computing" have become answers unto themselves.