Only 4 pc of CIOs have deployed AI despite huge interest levels in AI technologies - ET CIO

Bangalore: Artificial Intelligence (AI), one of the most popular forms of Cognitive technologies has some what failed to make a big mark on enterprises and organisations when it comes to its implementation. Only four percent of CIOs have implemented AI according to Gartner's 2018 CIO Agenda Survey, while a further 46 percent of CIOs have developed some plans to do so. "Despite huge levels of interest in AI technologies, current implementations remain at quite low levels," said Whit Andrews, Research Vice President and Distinguished Analyst - Gartner. "However, there is potential for strong growth as CIOs begin piloting AI programs through a combination of buy, build and outsource efforts." As with most emerging or unfamiliar technologies, early adopters are facing many obstacles to the progress of AI in their organizations. Gartner analysts have identified the following four lessons that have emerged from these early AI projects.