Getting real about AI: 5 of the top myths about artificial intelligence and why they aren’t true

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Although artificial intelligence (AI) has been around for decades, it has become increasingly prevalent in recent years. AI is an area of computer science that aims to create machines that work and interact like humans. This often includes the use of cognitive technologies, which are designed to augment human intelligence through the ability to understand, reason, learn, and interact like humans do

But with more interest in AI comes more misinformation as well. Many fear for the future of artificial intelligence and the potential for it to take over. However, AI technology is actually meant to supplement our intelligence, and help us better understand our data and work more efficiently. Companies like IBM—and its Watson technology—are at the forefront of this new era of man and machine working together, and a growing number of organisations are using AI to change their businesses and push society forward. Read more...