In 2021, Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer merely a genre of cult Sci-Fi movies. Without many of us even noticing, AI has become an integral part of our everyday lives. Alexa, Siri, Cortana), we are surrounded by AI, even if we don't always realize it. In today's blog, let's review some of the most important examples of AI in business. Artificial intelligence is the "simulation of human intelligence," usually using some form of machine processing and learning designed to emulate the human brain.

Every Monday, we might look back at last week; look ahead to this week; share a few thoughts (our own or others); or discuss anything that catches our eye. This week, we sum up the predictions made by Google's illustrious chief futurist, Ray Kurzweil, on what awaits us this century. Personal and peripheral gadgets go completely wireless. People are not allowed to drive cars that are do not have computer assistants. This is done thanks to the computer simulation of the human brain.

Welcome to the second in a new series of brief reports. Every Monday, we might look back at last week; look ahead to this week; share a few thoughts (our own or others); or discuss anything that catches our eye. Anything goes, so here goes. Last week I was in Hong Kong, but that region has probably been discussed enough for the moment. As part of that trip there was the 2017 StartmeupHK Festival, which produced a few interesting points from a presentation and a panel discussion.