Analysing – and debunking – three common AI misconceptions

Artificial intelligence (AI) is widely discussed, but narrowly understood. While the majority of businesses are aware of it as a concept, they don't necessarily know exactly how it can help them – and many believe that, by forcing change to existing working models, it may well be a threat. But while this fear is misplaced, it's becoming quite pervasive. It's looking increasingly likely that AI will be as transformative for the business of the future as big data, automation, and the Internet of Things already have been for the business of the present. Research from Forrester indicates that, over the course of 2017, overall investment in the field will rise by 300%.