The adoption and application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to accelerate at an exponential rate in modern businesses. At the start of 2017, BMW signed on to develop in-car AI and IoT services using IBM Watson. Having learned the i8 owner's manual, Watson utilizes its natural language capabilities to understand the driver's queries and provide the answers in a conversational style. Businesses currently investing in AI and advanced search and analytics are in the process of building our future, creating their own pathways to business success, and gaining a competitive edge in their markets.

The adoption and application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to accelerate at an exponential rate in modern businesses. At the start of 2017, BMW signed on to develop in-car AI and IoT services using IBM Watson. Having learned the i8 owner's manual, Watson utilizes its natural language capabilities to understand the driver's queries and provide the answers in a conversational style. Businesses currently investing in AI and advanced search and analytics are in the process of building our future, creating their own pathways to business success, and gaining a competitive edge in their markets.

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