A Pragmatic Approach to Adopting AI

Artificial intelligence, and the related concept of automation, have moved from discussion topic for CTOs and CIOs to agenda item in the board-room. Investments are flowing rapidly into the development of AI technologies--including deep learning, machine learning, natural language processing, cognitive and computer vision--both at the startup level as well as within some of the world's leading technology companies. In this interview with Kalyan Kumar, CTO of HCL Technologies, he offers some guiding principles for companies as they adopt AI technologies. How can enterprises begin to implement and reap the benefits of AI? You start with automation, which allows companies to improve efficiency and reduce costs by streamlining repetitive processes.