Whether it’s a self-driving car, virtual assistant or a robot that can answer basic customer questions, AI is revolutionizing our lives. But this tech’s emergence hasn’t happened overnight. The roots of AI can be traced back to centuries of technological, scientific and philosophical breakthroughs.
A key milestone was when IBM’s Deep Blue beat champion Garry Kasparov in a chess match, and the term “artificial intelligence” first entered the public discourse. From there, it was just a matter of time until the tech began to be deployed in business.
In the early days of AI, the technology was limited in its scope, but now it can perform tasks that were once reserved for humans, and even exceed their capabilities. However, it is still not fully self-aware, and can only do what it has been trained to do.
The future of AI looks bright as companies invest in intuitive interfaces and targeted reskilling programs to enable employees and physical AI to work more seamlessly together. This will help businesses scale and increase efficiency while lowering cost. But there are risks and challenges to consider — such as the need for strong cyber defenses, clear audit trails and simple physical safeguards (emergency-stop buttons, light curtains that halt machinery if people get too close, collision sensors).
AI breakthroughs continue to happen as we develop more accurate, more efficient algorithms and deploy them across a wide range of industries. Our Harnessing AI for Breakthrough Innovation and Strategic Impact research report will give you a deeper understanding of the landscape, opportunities, and consequences to help you make smarter business decisions about how to incorporate AI into your organization.
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