The C-suite's guide to AI implementation in 2018

A few months back, I had the privilege of attending and speaking at the VentureBeat Summit, which gathers senior leaders across various industries to discuss the emerging technologies disrupting the global business agenda. The theme of this year's summit was "Riding the AI Wave," focusing on the explosion of AI in business, specifically how today's leaders use AI to extract meaningful ROI. While the summit touched on a diverse portfolio of use cases, spanning from transportation to data visualization to emotional language technology, one sentiment remained certain: We've raised the bar on AI, and those who don't embrace it risk lagging behind. AI alters more than strategic goals and corporate agendas -- it transforms the C-suite of organizations around the world. As AI becomes more prevalent, the time is now for senior leaders to consider its implications for their businesses' top and bottom lines.