AI, IoT and Blockchain ruled influencer mentions on Twitter in Q1, 2018 - ET CIO

Bangalore: Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as the most frequently mentioned theme in discussions among the key disruptive technologies during the first quarter (Q1) of 2018 on Twitter, according to GlobalData study. An analysis from GlobalData's influencer platform revealed that AI was way ahead of other disruptive technologies with more than one-fourth share of overall discussions, followed by Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain and augmented reality. Robotics and analytics were also among the leading themes that were discussed across disruptive portfolio. "AI's domination among influencer mentions is primarily driven by significant discussions related to machine learning. Technologies such as Insurtech, big data and deep learning too have helped AI in witnessing highest discussions on Twitter," said Vaibhav Mathur, Influencer Research Head - GlobalData.