5 big data trends expected to influence artificial intelligence in 2018

You've probably already heard of blockchain technology -- it appears all over the news for its role in the success of digital currencies like Bitcoin and Litecoin. As the popular cryptocurrency recently topped a value of $10,000 for the first time in its history, it's garnering a lot of attention. Many are wondering how the blockchain can apply to other processes like big data analytics and artificial intelligence. Blockchain technology is versatile enough to store any kind of digital data.