Is Artificial Intelligence a Bit of a Spoof?
August 28, 2018
It’s not shocking information, but we kind of wish it was. We Americans like finding the easy way out of a problem. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the tech world, namely in IT. A recent IT Wire story showed just how dependent we are on simple solutions, “Companies See AI, Machine Learning as Silver Bullet.”
According to their survey:
“American IT decision-makers were the most likely to be taken in by the claims made for AI and machine-learning, compared to their European counterparts – 82% as compared to 67% in the UK and 66% in Germany.
We also noted:
“Overall, 79% of respondents said AI and machine-learning would help their organizations detect and respond to threats faster, while 77% said the technologies would help solve a skills shortage.”
So, what is to be done? Well, for starters, we need a more logical way of measuring success of AI. Currently, it’s the Wild West in terms of measurable successes. That will help bring some clarity to whether or not your company actually can benefit from machine learning. We have a hunch that certain industries will have to have it but others will be surprised to discover that old fashioned elbow grease is the answer. Short cuts, like marketing, have a certain appeal.
Patrick Roland, August 28, 2018
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