The year’s most popular articles on artificial intelligence

Top Ten | ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 2018

Staying ahead in the accelerating artificial-intelligence race requires executives to make nimble, informed decisions about where and how to employ AI in their business. One way to prepare to act quickly: know the AI essentials presented in this guide. More →

2. Notes from the AI frontier: Applications and value of deep learning

An analysis of more than 400 use cases across 19 industries and nine business functions highlights the broad use and significant economic potential of advanced AI techniques. More →

3. What AI can and can’t do (yet) for your business

Artificial intelligence is a moving target. Here’s how to take better aim. More →

4. The economics of artificial intelligence

Rotman School of Management professor Ajay Agrawal explains how AI changes the cost of prediction and what this means for business. More →

5. Notes from the AI frontier: Modeling the impact of AI on the world economy

Artificial intelligence has large potential to contribute to global economic activity. But widening gaps among countries, companies, and workers will need to be managed to maximize the benefits. More →

6. The executive’s AI playbook

It’s time to break out of pilot purgatory and more effectively apply artificial intelligence and advanced analytics throughout your organization. Our interactive playbook can help. More →

7. Artificial intelligence: Why a digital base is critical

Early AI adopters are starting to shift industry profit pools. Companies need strong digital capabilities to compete. More →

8. The promise and challenge of the age of artificial intelligence

AI promises considerable economic benefits, even as it disrupts the world of work. These three priorities will help achieve good outcomes. More →

9. The real-world potential and limitations of artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence has the potential to create trillions of dollars of value across the economy—if business leaders work to understand what AI can and cannot do. More →

10. How artificial intelligence and data add value to businesses

Artificial intelligence will transform many companies and create completely new types of businesses. The cofounder of Coursera, AI Fund, and Landing.AI shares how businesses can benefit. More →

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