KPMG Report: AI's Implications Emerge Into Clearer View

Is artificial intelligence finally starting to take on a recognizable shape, after its history of being sometimes overhyped, often misunderstood, and always intriguing (but in a tantalizingly futuristic sort of way)? To better understand the state of AI development, the firm this year conducted deep interviews with executives at 30 of the world's largest companies, as well as three of largest providers of AI solutions and services. Out of this work, eight trends came into view. Rapid shift from experimental to applied technology. "Less than three years ago, many leaders in large organizations were asking themselves if AI could support their productivity and growth objectives, and many were just beginning to pilot and test AI applications," KPMG said. Since then, AI has quickly moved from a "technology to watch" to a "technology to deploy," according to the report.