Intel sets its crosshairs on artificial intelligence

Intel has set its targets on the world of artificial intelligence, as it continues to bolster its armoury to capitalize on the potentially lucrative IoT segment. Speaking at Intel Developer Forum, Diane Bryant GM of Intel's Data Center Group outlined the ambitions of the business, with the finish line pointed towards artificial intelligence. There are still hurdles to be overcome over the next few years, as technology needs to catch up with the potential, though Bryant highlighted the 400 million acquisition of AI start-up Nervana shows the ambitions of the business. Only last week Intel announced it was acquiring deep learning specialists Nervana, though the move towards IoT, of which AI could be seen as a crucial aspect, has not been a secret. Back in April, CEO Brian Krzanich made it very apparent IoT was one of the more prominent pillars of the company's strategy, and this was echoed in Bryant's talk.