This week everyone’s been bit by the AI love bug. From Ford coupling up with NASA, Volkswagen settling down with Microsoft, and the ever-evolving love affair between business and AI, we’ve rounded up the tightest pairs of the week.
FROM THE ATLANTIC: The Spooky Genius of Artificial Intelligence
Humans and AI have found themselves in a mutually dependent relationship – as industries turn to machine learning for guidance and support, the technology also requires human thought to put its findings to use.
FROM IEEE SPECTRUM: Ford Signs Up to Use NASA’s Quantum Computers
The automaker is seeking guidance from the space giant to better understand the science behind its advanced supercomputer in hopes of fully optimizing its production of autonomous vehicles.
FROM FORBES: 91% Of Enterprises Expect AI To Deliver New Business Growth by 2023
A recent study segmented business professionals into groups based on their relationship with AI: Pioneers, Investigators, Experimenters, and Passives – but regardless of faction, each group foresees AI to be a major game changer in their business models.
FROM DIGITAL TRENDS: Volkswagen Partners with Microsoft on Connected Car Platform
The pair’s brainchild, the Volkswagen Automotive Cloud, will utilize the tech company’s cloud services to fully connect over 5 million new vehicles across the market to features such as in-car data, telematics, and the IoT.