5 emerging tech trends at SXSW that will shape 2018

It's March, which means winter is ending, the clocks decide to lose an hour and the luck of the Irish is celebrated. Seen as a beacon of new technology and emerging trends, this year's event is no different. Let's dive into the world of blockchain-controlled sentient robots that will diversify technology with a list of the emerging technical trends of 2018. With computers getting faster and GPU's being re-purposed, we're seeing an explosion of innovation, from machine-learning models to validate brand creative to those that create unique art and music. Companies like IBM and Getty Images are asking how they can apply large scale AI to the creative process, and what that means for their business.