AI and Machine Learning, how the trend will continue into 2017

Our 12 days of Christmas predictions has hit lucky seven, and just in time for the 13th of December too! Of course this means 13 shopping days until Christmas Day, but for those who have made their preparations and are not yet tired of Wham and Shakin' Stevens on the airwaves, our countdown continues with a look at one of the key trends of 2016 which is expected to continue into the new year. The concept of machine learning, automation and artificial intelligence (AI) have got a lot of attention over the past couple of years, and it is predicted that this will continue into 2017. Sian John, Chief Strategist of EMEA at Symantec, predicted that AI and machine learning will require sophisticated Big Data capabilities as in 2017, machine learning and AI will only continue to grow. "With this growth comes new, powerful insights for businesses to tap, and an increased collaboration between humans and machines," she said.