Artificial Intelligence Could Be a $14 Trillion Boon to the Global Economy--If It Can Overcome These Obstacles – Fortune

Trade wars are hammering manufacturers, from Shanghai to Stuttgart to Seattle. But, awful as today's economic outlook appears, Industry 4.0 is alive and well, its most ardent backers say. Industry 4.0 is the catch-all term for the implementation by businesses of big data, improved robotics and artificial intelligence systems. And it's still expected to be a major driver in global growth over the next decade, and beyond. By 2035, this A.I.-powered push will provide a $14 trillion boost to the global economy, consulting giant Accenture predicts.