Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence
China Sneaks Up On US In AI Research Race
March 14, 2019

A new report has revealed that China is gaining ground on the U.S. in artificial intelligence (AI) research. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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Microsoft President, Pope Talk AI
February 14, 2019

Microsoft President and Chief Legal Officer Brad Smith and Pope Francis met for 30 minutes on Wednesday (Feb. 13) to discuss “artificial intelligence [AI] at the service of the common good, and activities aimed at bridging the digital divide that still persists at the global level.”...

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What FIs Don’t Understand About AI And ML
February 14, 2019

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) aren’t part of a far-off future. They are here, and they are at the bank. In fact, 100 percent of modern financial institutions (FIs) use some type of AI, ML or other learning system in varying forms and capacities....

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IBM Puts $2B In NY AI Research Center
February 08, 2019

IBM is planning to invest over $2 billion to help establish an “AI Hardware Center” at the SUNY Polytechnic Institute campus in Albany, as well as boost its high-tech footprint throughout New York State. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Databases Don’t Store Intelligence — Getting Past AI Misconceptions
January 31, 2019

Artificial intelligence is making the leap from the imagination of sci-fi authors and computer scientists into consumer and corporate life. But even as the theories become reality, the general idea about AI — the lens through which the technology is viewed — often carries with...

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Report: Corporate AI Usage Balloons 270 Pct In Four-Year Span
January 22, 2019

A new report has revealed that the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in companies grew 270 percent in the past four years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Microsoft Admits That Cortana Can’t Compete With Alexa, Google Assistant
January 18, 2019

Microsoft is taking its digital assistant Cortana in a new direction as it has fallen behind Google Assistant and Alexa in the past year, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Warehouse Robots Pave The Way For More AI Logistics
January 17, 2019

Robots have taken their place inside eCommerce and other commerce-related warehouses, and will in the coming years take even larger roles in fulfillment, according to estimates. Hot on their trail are machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI) technology — the software and algorithms promising to reduce...

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Pandora Debuts Voice Assistant
January 16, 2019

Streaming music provider Pandora has announced the launch of Voice Mode, a smart assistant that allows listeners to control its mobile app through simple voice commands. Voice Mode is being rolled out to select listeners on iOS and Android, starting Tuesday (Jan. 15), and will...