The good, the bad and the ugly of artificial intelligence and machine learning

Big data and analytics have undoubtedly been the business buzzwords of recent years. As we move through 2018, the digital revolution continues apace, technological capabilities accelerate, and we delve deeper into a world fueled by data -- a world of artificial intelligence and machine learning. But why should we care about these things? According to research from Stanford University's inaugural AI index: Given these statistics, it's no surprise that companies are piling the pounds behind innovation initiatives relating to AI and machine learning. CXOs know that tech-sceptics and conservatives will be left behind and, on top of this, there is added pressure from the start-up space which is filled by fast-moving challengers and innovators.