It’s the new technological frontier set to take over the world and businesses as we know them, so what’s really in store for Artificial Intelligence this year?
With companies large and small investing time, money and resources into AI, as well as institutions like the Chinese government doing their fair share to play a part in the developments, it’s likely that the world of AI is set to come on leaps and bounds this year. The following are some of the key trends for SMEs to look out for in 2018.
The logistics of warehouses will becoming increasingly efficient
Warehouses built to accommodate human packers will soon become a thing of the past and instead these environments will be designed and built to house robots that can work around the clock and don’t require lighting to get the job done.
It will aid knowledge workers
There are concerns that a rise in Artificial Intelligence may lead to many losing their jobs. While these fears are completely justified since AI helps to automate tasks, it’s also worthwhile recognizing that it could also aid employees, particularly those in knowledge work. Tools like Gong and Chorus can now be utilized to record calls that are made by sales representatives. Doing so can help to improve communications and boost sales for businesses.
It’s helping to create content
Ah, content. It’s the cornerstone of any strong digital marketing campaign and any clued up business owner knows that to get ahead and build a strong online presence, original content is key. Thanks to tools such as Wibbitz, businesses can create stunning video content in minutes using their own text and a variety of editing tools. These eye-catching videos can then be posting on social media channels and websites, increasing traffic and engaging a brand’s audience.
The rise in peer-to-peer networks helps to create transparency
Companies including Facebook are already making use of statistical modeling to help machines make decisions about what content to present to audiences next. For models to work properly, massive amounts of data coupled with significant computing power is needed.
Peer-to-peer networks, like the ones that are used by cryptocurrencies, are on the rise and SMEs are even set to benefit from advanced AI programs that can harness the collective power of networked personal computers.