Artificial Intelligence Is Shaking Up The C-Suite

Artificial intelligence has held a place in our imaginations for the better part of a century. Hollywood has given us films portraying humanoid robots and sentient computers since the 1920s. Recently, these futuristic ideas have become a reality, earning artificial intelligence a constant place in the spotlight of the business world. IBM Watson has competed against Jeopardy champions, Netflix is using machine-learning algorithms to make binge-worthy recommendations, and chat bots are now being used by businesses to change the face of customer service. Equally important, albeit under-the-radar, advancements in artificial intelligence have enabled companies to act on robust data sets, giving executives the ability to make data-driven decisions at a moment's notice.