Developing artificial intelligence expertise is a challenge. There's a huge global demand for practitioners with the right skills and knowledge and a lack of people who can actually deliver what's needed. It's difficult because many of the most talented engineers are being hired by the planet's leading tech companies on salaries that simply aren't realistic for many organizations. Ultimately, you have two options: form an in-house artificial intelligence development team or choose an external software development team or consultant with proven artificial intelligence expertise. Let's take a closer look at each strategy. If you want to develop your own AI capabilities, you will need to bring in strong technical skills in machine learning.

Futurist Tom Cheesewright has set out his vision for non-executive boards, saying not every member will be human. Speaking at the launch event for In Touch Networks, formally Directors Online Network, Cheesewright said there will be an element of A.I in years to come. The founder of applied futurism practice, "Book of the Future" addressed a gathering of 30 attendees at the company's new Peninsula building offices. Delving into what the future holds for company boards he said: "Successful organisations are like athletes. They need to see what is coming, be really fit and have the right reflexes to respond."