When AI Becomes an Everyday Technology

The evolution of AI has been a rich tale of exploration since its origins in the 1950's, with the last decade providing an especially dramatic chapter of breakthrough innovations. But I believe the real story is what comes next -- when the disruption stabilizes and machine learning transitions from a staple of Silicon Valley headlines to an everyday technology. It'll be a far longer chapter -- perhaps decades -- in which developers all over the world use a mature set of tools to transform their industries. In 2019, we find ourselves at the start of this new chapter. AI has undergone a remarkable refinement in recent years, as barriers to entry have fallen and a wide range of products, services, resources, and best practices have emerged. As our focus shifts -- finally -- from AI itself to the impact that AI can have on your business, the question is no longer how this technology works, but what it can do for you.