AI projects to double within the next year -- Gartner

AI projects are on the rise and will double within the next year according to a recent Gartner survey -- improved customer experience and task automation are key drivers of this growth. Currently, organisations working with AI or machine learning have, on average, four AI projects in place. And, of all respondents, 59% said that they have already AI deployed today. "We see a substantial acceleration in AI adoption this year," said Jim Hare, research vice president at Gartner. "The rising number of AI projects means that organisations may need to reorganise internally to make sure that AI projects are properly staffed and funded. It is a best practice to establish an AI Centre of Excellence to distribute skills, obtain funding, set priorities and share best practices in the best possible way."