The automated office: 8 ways companies are using AI to increase productivity

Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to create millions of new jobs within the coming years, with some of the most in-demand jobs in trending fields like self-driving cars and deep learning. But the technology is also becoming integrated into the preexisting technology industry, with tech business leaders using everything from Alexa skills to humanoid robots to streamline in-office affairs, increasing efficiency and productivity in the process. Generally described as high-payoff ventures, the tech leaders TechRepublic talked to for this story all agreed on one thing: Businesses need to begin adopting AI technologies to help them do work, or risk being left behind. Here are eight ways companies are using AI-driven technology to increase productivity. SEE: IT leader's guide to the future of artificial intelligence (Tech Pro Research) The set-up combs through the CVs of job applicants who apply through the company website and third parties, distinguishing between good and bad candidates by looking for certain qualifications.