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As children we believed in magic, imagined superpowers and a fantasy where robots would one day follow our commands, undertaking our most meager tasks and even help with our homework at the push of a button! But sadly it always seemed that these beliefs, along with the idea of self-driven aero cars and jetpacks, belonged in a future beyond our imagination or in a Hollywood Sci-fi. Would we ever get to experience the future in our lifetime?

But then it arrived! Artificial Intelligence, aka AI, made its debut in real life and became the buzz word of the 21st century, providing us with new ideas to explore and incredible possibilities. And just as we were getting used to AI we were introduced to Futuristic Learning, Deep Learning, NLP and another term we often confuse with AI: Machine Learning (ML). Whew!

Suddenly the future is well and truly here, and it’s hard to keep up with the advancement of these technologies, what each term means and how they relate to one another – particularly when it comes to AI and ML, which are often perceived as interchangeable.

But while AL and ML fall into the same domain, they are significantly different – with each having a specific application and outcome. And as more and more businesses start to question whether these tools may benefit them, we thought it was time to get to the bottom of what makes them different.

It all begins with AI.

According to John McCarthy, one of the Godfathers of AI, “AI is the science and engineering of making intelligent machines”.  We first saw AI in practice mid last century with the Turing Test – a chess experiment designed by mathematician Alan Turing that became the first time a computer defied human intelligence by defeating a human player in the game.

When looking at how ML fits in with AI, AI is the super set while ML is its subset. The latter is more dominantly used in areas with huge data sets encompassing the ‘3 Vs’ of Big Data: Volume, Velocity and Variety. AI, on the other hand, covers not only ML but also other branches including Natural Language Processing, Deep Learning, Computer Vision and Speech Recognition. Nevertheless, both AI and ML have one common goal: to achieve intelligence on a scale that defeats natural human intelligence.

Everything that has a smart system and is taking decisions based on inputted data can be considered an AI-driven machine – be it a car, door lock or even a refrigerator. AI can consist of everything from Good Old-Fashioned AI (GOFAI) all the way up to newer and advanced technologies like Deep Learning. Whenever a machine can “intelligently” complete a set of tasks based on some algorithms without human intervention, it is termed as artificial intelligence – for example identifying a series of steps to win a game or answer a generic question set by itself. AI machines are generally classified into three groups: Narrow, General and Super:

  1. Artificial Narrow Intelligence or Weak AI is every intelligent task by machines that is programmed to do a single task, such as game of chess or even Siri, Google Assistant and other NLP processing tools.
  2. Artificial General Intelligence or Strong AI are machines that mimic human intelligence to its core, making decisions and performing intellectual tasks that are driven by sentiments, emotions and general awareness of the environment.
  3. Artificial Super Intelligence outdoes human intelligence in abstraction, creativity and wisdom. This is what Elon Musk and similar people are fearful of for controlling the world.

This brings us to the fact that we need more computing resources to handle the corpus of data which unfortunately is limited. Therefore, we need to work through a rule-based programming – hence the shift away from AI towards ML.

The rise of the machines.

A subset of AI, ML refers to machines that learn on account of some sort of prior knowledge – hence making them smarter and more likely to give results close to human intelligence. ML systems train a machine how to learn and apply decision making when encountered with new situations and are designed to get smarter over time. What started as AI is now leading major devices to adopt ML due to its likelihood to yield better results, and with the emergence of Big Data ML has gained speed and is now utilized by some of the world’s most powerful tech companies including Google, IBM, Baidu, Microsoft and Apple.

Tom M. Mitchell, a Computer Scientist and machine learning pioneer, has defined ML as: “The study of computer algorithms that allow computer programs to automatically improve through experience.” It focuses on making a machine or computer “learn” by providing it with a set of data and some predictions. Data is the fuel for machine learning and is to ML what code is to traditional computing.

Training a ML model requires giving algorithms a chunk of Big Data and one of the many learning models in order to extract processed, meaningful information – thus automating the process. It works for specific domains where we are creating models to detect or separate items, for example one fruit from a given set of fruits. Another example of its use is in manufacturing, whereby if you give input to a ML program with a large dataset of pictures of defects, along with their description, it should have the capacity to automize the data analysis of pictures at a later point in time. The model can find similar patterns in pictures with indicators as to where the defect might be by analysing the diverse dataset.

ML can be divided into three types: Supervised, Unsupervised and Reinforcement Learning.

  1. Supervised Learning finds the relationship between the predicted output and input so that we can predict outputs for newer inputs based on our previous datasets. An example would be predicting the time when customers usually buy from an online store.
  2. Unsupervised Learning has no label on the output or the data, meaning you’re unclear of the output of the model – it may be a wild guess. For example, a robot that serves as a housekeeper is trained to clean dust anywhere it finds it. It finds dust under the sofa more often than in other places, and thus trains itself to clean under it confidently.
  3. Reinforcement Learning takes a similar approach as its name and inputs the results as a training model back into the system to improve it. Taking the same robot housekeeper example, the robot takes dust under the sofa as its input to improve the system.

Final thoughts.

Today we see AI applied to many areas of our daily lives – but it’s not as obvious to ‘see’ ML. How often do you access Google Home, Siri or Alexa? These are AI interactions between humans and machines – but it’s what’s behind these interactions that’s really interesting! They’re powered by training models and prediction systems of ML used by Netflix, YouTube, Facebook and Amazon.

ML has certainly been seized by marketers due to the opportunities afforded from being able to understand audiences at a micro level – but it’s also a term misused more than it should be, with the assumption that every AI system is also ML. If you compare AI and ML, you can clearly arrive at the conclusion that everything that uses human intelligence as a tool to mimic intelligent behaviors by machines can be termed as AI. But for that operation to be a ML tool too, one needs to use modeling techniques and a Big Data set to apply these techniques to.

By understanding the key differences between AI and ML and the different opportunities each provides, businesses will have a better understanding of how – if at all – these tools can be applied in their operations.

This article originally appeared on Makeen Technologies.

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Not all skin (or skincare) is created equal. One of the biggest challenges facing skincare consumers today is finding products that work for them—their unique skin type and the unique challenges they face with their skin. And, you won’t find it on Google.

We no longer fit into the 4 standard groups of skin type, normal, oily, dry or combination, when determining skincare choices or product recommendations. The one-size-fits-all approach that most skincare and beauty companies take just doesn’t deliver the unique skincare solutions consumers need to get their healthiest complexion. This doesn’t give individuals the personalization they need.

That is—until now.

Artificial intelligence is completely revolutionizing the beauty industry and the world of skincare.

Instead of formulating products for the masses, AI beauty technology has the ability to develop custom cosmetics and formulate skincare products to address each individual’s unique needs—delivering specific benefits and better results in a shorter period of time. The use of AI in beauty industry product development is the new frontier of skincare and cosmetics. PROVEN is leading the charge for AI face beauty in the skincare world—and we’re poised to completely change the way you look at skincare forever.

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Born from a personal mission, PROVEN was created to show that skin type categories are outdated, skin doesn’t fit into any specific grouping. Supported by AI technology and the largest database in beauty, supported by extensive research, Proven is able to offer a personalized collection of skincare products in real-time, to address an individual’s skin issues and skincare needs. But what, exactly, is AI beauty technology? How does it work? And how is AI face beauty going to change the skincare and beauty industry for good?

What is AI beauty technology?

AI beauty technology is exactly what it sounds like—artificial intelligence and machine learning technology applied to the beauty industry to come up with custom cosmetics and skincare solutions for consumers. It is also beginning to make strides in the hair care industry as well, helping to identify issues with hair structure and determining hair type.

AI beauty technology can analyze massive amounts of data about products and ingredients and then aggregate that data to come up with custom solutions for consumers—all in a fraction of the amount of time possible before machine learning. Beauty AI is completely changing the cosmetics game, and by utilizing AI in skincare, we aim to do the same at PROVEN.

How PROVEN is using AI Beauty Technology

At PROVEN, we leveraged cutting-edge AI technology to comb through a whopping 8 million product reviews to gather data about which, from over 200,000 ingredients are the most efficacious—and for which skin types, tones, and concerns. We then partnered with Dr. Tyler Hollmig, Head of Dermatology at Stanford University (now Head of Dermatology at the University of Texas at Austin) to develop unique formulations to treat individual skin needs, issues and concerns.

In order to configure the most effective products for our customers, we developed a skin care assessment to gather information on a number of different touch points, from skin texture to top concerns to lifestyle to potential sensitivities. We then analyze each assessment which gives a holistic picture of a person’s skin health and enables us to pinpoint unique skin types and concerns. We then determine, formulate and deliver a customized product regimen tailored to each individual.

Our AI beauty technology allows us to deliver highly personalized products that deliver real results—results that you just won’t find with the one-size-fits-all approach to skincare you’ll find with other beauty brands. Using AI applications for skincare personalization is an effective way to target your skin’s unique needs, while eliminating time consuming and expensive errors by purchasing products that may be ineffective for your skin.

The Future of AI Beauty Technology

PROVEN is currently on the cutting-edge of combining machine learning, skin analysis and AI beauty technology, and we’re committed to staying there—but where we are today? It’s only the beginning. Yet, the cosmetics market and beauty industry are paying attention as well as the influencers.

We also utilize e-commerce and social media to get our message out and our products directly to consumer. We have partnered with some of the most renowned dermatologists. “The Proven personalized product model is also highly inclusive, enabling us to serve many ethnicities that are currently underserved in the industry”. states Ming Zhao, Proven CEO and co-founder. “We have already provided personalized products to thousands of customer because of AI technology”.

Beauty tech has merged with big data at the industry will never be the same. As the artificial intelligence world continues to advance, there stands to be even more opportunities for artificial intelligence beauty and AI skincare solutions. Our goal—and our commitment to our customers—is to continue to leverage AI beauty technology to deliver the most effective and highly personalized solutions in the skincare industry.

This article is originally posted on Proven Skincare

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From smart speakers in the operating room to virtual diagnosis and treatment plans, The AEDITION looks at a few of the ways artificial intelligence is shaking up the medical industry.

We may not be at the point where you overhear your surgeon saying, “Hey, Google, pass the scalpel,” but artificial intelligence (AI) is gradually making its way into the healthcare industry and, by extension, dermatology and plastic surgery practices, too. Even in its limited use, AI is already helping providers offer their patients better care — whether it’s pre-op, in the OR, or during the recovery process. Here are three ways artificial intelligence is shaking up medicine.

1. AI Patient Care

Your experience with a medical practice starts as soon as you look for information online. You might have questions for the practitioner or want to book an appointment. In the past, you would have emailed or called the practice, but you may now find yourself speaking to an AI assistant on the practice’s website. Going forward, the carefully programmed software could even help patients with aftercare following surgery.

New York city-based board certified plastic surgeon, Philip Miller, MD, who is an expert in rhinoplasty, is at the forefront of the integration of AI in aesthetic practices. Dr. Miller developed an AI Chatbot called Aestheti.Bot that can instantly answer common patient questions. While his interface works by having patients text it directly, other chatbots are available via Facebook Messenger and can be integrated with Amazon smart speakers. While the chatbot does not replace medical advice, it does offer patients instant answers to frequently asked questions — any time, anywhere.

There are already apps driven by artificial intelligence that help patients recover from orthopedic surgery, and the technology could be adapted for cosmetic procedures and plastic surgery. Apps like myrecovery.ai allow surgeons to tailor recovery programs for their patients and track their progress as they recover, while patients glean a better understanding of how best to take care of themselves.

But AI isn’t just tackling of medical questions and care — it is also looking after patients and practitioners’ schedules. You may find that the next time you make an appointment for a procedure, an AI interface will remind you what aftercare protocol to follow when you get home and help you to schedule your follow up appointments accordingly.

2. A New Kind of Surgical Assistant

While artificial intelligence robots may not be ready to replace nurses and physician assistants, they responsible for some basic tasks in the operating room. Dr. Miller, for one, uses a smart speaker to control the lighting and some machinery in his OR.

Surgeons are using smart speakers to set timers and keep track of information while operating. During treatment, doctors can ask the smart speaker to access medical information about a patient, which may allow them to make decisions without having to ‘break’ their sterile scrub. AI technology has also been developed to allow providers to ask for recommendations about things like implant usage based on patient data, and, while the software has not been created specifically for cosmetic procedures, it’s likely only a matter of time.

AI is also helping doctors provide more personalized care. Cleveland Clinic and IBM implemented a program that analyzes data from thousands of medical papers and other sources to create more efficient treatment plans for patients. There are also virtual nursing services that allow providers to digitally answer questions about minor concerns — without a phone call or in-office visits.

And let us not forget that as voice-to-text technology has improved, so too have the workflows in many doctors’ offices, with dictation simplifying everything from note taking to prescriptions.

3. Computer-Assisted Diagnosis

On the more mindblowing end of the AI revolution, Google is developing a technology that it claims is able to diagnose skin concerns as accurately as a dermatologist.

Developers created a so-called “deep learning system” and taught it to recognize 26 common skin conditions that often lead to patients consulting a dermatologist. The system analyzes photos and basic data about the user, before suggesting a list of possible diagnoses — from most to least likely. In a similar vein, Stanford University tested an AI algorithm designed to detect skin cancers. When tested against practicing dermatologists, the tech performed as well as its human counterparts.

Additionally, there has been early testing to see if a deep learning system could help identify breast cancer metastasis. MIT, meanwhile, is leading research into AI-assisted medical imaging analysis, in which algorithms could help doctors in remote areas to analyze test results without telemedicine, and there is hope that the technology will reach the point that a simple smartphone photo of a rash or cut is enough to determine the type of care a patient needs.

The Takeaway

While we’re still a ways away from having robots greeting us at the doctor’s office and trusting computers with clinical decisions, AI is steadily making inroads in the healthcare industry. For now, look out for automated booking systems and AI-generated aftercare, but don’t be surprised in a few years’ time if there’s an AI application waiting to diagnose and prescribe treatment — without a trip to the doctor’s office.

]]> https://briefnews.eu/3-ways-artificial-intelligence-is-changing-medicine/feed/ 0 7 Ways We Are Using Artificial Intelligence in Our Life Without Knowing It https://briefnews.eu/7-ways-we-are-using-artificial-intelligence-in-our-life-without-knowing-it/ https://briefnews.eu/7-ways-we-are-using-artificial-intelligence-in-our-life-without-knowing-it/#respond Mon, 03 Dec 2018 07:01:05 +0000 http://briefnews.eu/?p=241883 There are examples of Artificial Intelligence that you and I are using in our daily lives, unconsciously. The ways artificial intelligence is working and crawling up our daily lives, it will not be long when we are totally dependent on it for even a glass of water.

Here are the 7 ways that artificial intelligence is impacting our daily lives and we are not even remotely aware of them!

1. Advertisements

In place of this hefty term, we will simply call it ‘target-based marketing’. Have you ever thought to yourself when you saw an ad on Facebook, Instagram, or other social media like ‘Damn! I was just checking this out on my Amazon.” This is called target-based marketing.

The technology behind this is called the use of cookies, that is common knowledge. But what powers cookies, the AdWords, the target audience, and web session tracking? That is artificial intelligence operating right there. The data is stored, processed, and then sorted as per the user’s preference.

2. Virtual Assistants

If you are using a smartphone (who doesn’t?) then you have already encountered artificial intelligence more times than you can count.

“Ok Google, find hotels near me.”

“Hey Siri, tell me my plans for tonight.”

What is Google Assistant, Siri, Cortana, and others? Are they some application that you can use to fool around in your phone when you have nothing better to do?

These virtual assistants are a part of your life when you ask Google Assistant to save a reminder, ask Alexa to play some song, or ask Siri to search for the latest movie tickets. They are all examples of artificial intelligence which makes these applications respond to your search queries and show results.

3. Facial Recognition

Samsung and Apple have been at each other’s throats for god knows how long. They are constantly working to improve and outsmart each other. Do you remember the first of its kind feature in Samsung Galaxy S8 which used Iris Scanner to unlock the phone? That’s artificial intelligence.

You can also find the same in your latest iPhone X as well which has a facial unlock only and can identify you through various looks. Bam, artificial intelligence once more.

4. Games

Have you played chess on your computer in your childhood? Who do you think played at the other end? Was it some employee at Microsoft who had free time and was remotely playing against you? No, that is artificial intelligence that we used.

That goes back quite a long time. If you recall, artificial intelligence started coming up 10-15 years ago. There are more games other than chess that we are playing in our smartphones that are all working on artificial intelligence.

5. Uber

Have you wondered how the application decides how much you will be charged for an Uber journey? No, there is not an Uber employee sitting there with a calculator and estimating the price of your journey by the time it still in the loading phase.

There are calculations happening but it is actually being done by the artificial intelligence and machine learning programs around which the entire application is built. The same happens with the drivers, the way they get their rides, and the way the ride request is sent out to the drivers.

6. Gmail

There is a folder called spam, primary, promotional and social in your Gmail account. How does Gmail know which email belongs in which section? There is no manual sorter from Google who is constantly watching your phone and is immediately sorting the email as soon as it arrives.

The spam filters are not just a bunch of keywords that have been identified and placed. The spammers are humans who are constantly getting smarter. So, we also need our spam filters to be updated. Here comes in the role of artificial intelligence which learns from the signals and personalises the Gmail experience.

7. Facebook

I know right? Facebook; of all places? But it does use artificial intelligence. If you have noticed it, whenever you upload a photo on Facebook, it immediately shows you the suggestions of the names of people who are present in the photograph. How can it identify instantly which friends of yours are there? That’s where they use artificial intelligence.

The database of your friends, the photos of your friends are checked for against by the artificial intelligence to identify who looks like whom and the suggestions are drawn up of the people who might be present in the photo.

These were the 7 ways through which artificial intelligence is impacting our daily lives. Sid Andrew, an IT assignment expert, holds a Masters in Computer Science degree and started his career as a developer in an IT firm. This entire compilation is entirely based on his research and knowledge that he gained by working at My Assignment Help Oz.

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Over the last few years Artificial Intelligence has gradually become more and more prominent in the construction sector, so we thought we’d produce an infographic that looks at the benefits of this new technology, as well as the negative impact it’s having on the sector’s current workforce.

We’ll start by highlighting why Artificial Intelligence is being implemented and how it will be applied to the sector where it will hugely benefit risk mitigation, safety and the generative design process. After that, we’ll look at the negatives of introducing into the construction sector, which mainly surrounds the current workforce losing jobs. We’ll even show you a timeline of when experts believe the average construction site will become human-free.

And finally, we’ll show you some of the robots that will be taking over!

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]]> https://briefnews.eu/drones-rovers-job-losses-the-future-of-ai-in-construction-infogprahic/feed/ 0 How AI, Machine Learning and Automation will Impact Business in 2018 and Beyond https://briefnews.eu/how-ai-machine-learning-and-automation-will-impact-business-in-2018-and-beyond/ https://briefnews.eu/how-ai-machine-learning-and-automation-will-impact-business-in-2018-and-beyond/#respond Tue, 08 May 2018 09:36:12 +0000 http://briefnews.eu/?p=158382 Article was originally published at Tenfold.

We are living in exciting and innovative times with futuristic technology literally at our fingertips. But for the longest time, small to medium sized businesses were not serviced by the latest tech trends enterprises have been able to benefit from. That is, until now. In this article, we’ll explore these technology trends and how they will impact business in 2018 and beyond.

So, what kind of things can this ‘smart’ tech do? Just 4 months ago, an AI machine managed to complete a University level math exam 12 times faster than it normally takes the average human.  How? Through the art of machine learning; where computers learn and adapt through experience without explicitly being programmed.

Furthermore, Facebook made headlines earlier this year when their chatbots created their own language. Some Fake News stories say that the engineer’s pulled the plug in a panic after they were getting too smart. However, the truth is that for Facebook’s purposes the chatbots needed to stick to English rather than developing their own short hand. However, their machine learning chatbots did create their own language outside their explicit programming.

This evolving area of computer science is the future for service businesses, and it’s already affecting the way we live and work today. In fact, research firm Markets and Markets estimates that the machine learning market will grow from $1.41 billion in 2017 to $8.81 billion by 2022!

So buckle up because these technology trends will affect every part of your business, from marketing, to operations all the way through to payroll. Here’s how:

Marketing Gets Smarter with AI and Machine Learning

AI and Social Media Marketing

In April 2017, Salesforce conducted a study of marketing leaders worldwide, and the results were mind blowing. Respondents said they expect to see improvements in efficiency and advancements in personalization over the next five years. More than 60 percent of marketers also envision leveraging AI to create dynamic landing pages, websites, programmatic advertising and media buying.

However, what people were most excited about is AI’s potential impact on social media listening and lead nurturing. In the not so distant future, AI will become increasingly sophisticated and a powerful tool for social media marketing.

The main way AI will affect marketing is through nurturing leads through social media. But how? Through personalized, real-time content targeting that produces 20 percent more sales opportunities. With behavioral targeting methods, AI will be able to locate and start the nurture process, for example, a marketing stack that employs AI algorithms might learn that a specific buyer who checks into LinkedIn on Monday mornings has recently started looking for a new CRM tool. The software can then suggest (or even create) targeted posts to be published on the days and times that they’ll see them: one that asks their requirements of the software and another follow up piece with a comparison of the CRM ecosystem.

Currently, savvy marketers that are using social listening as as way to nurture leads don’t have the necessary enhancement of AI, so it is time consuming, manual and not in real-time. So how do you start to get ready for this type of future content marketing distribution?

Firstly, you will need to have your buyer personas well defined. Taking a solid look at your CRM will give you tons of hints for content that will get qualified leads to respond. By taking a step back and analyzing your channel’s content (like emails, phone calls and social media messages) you will start to get the right kind of insights that will prompt a lead to take the next step into the second phase of your sales funnel. For instance, a C-Suite executive might respond best to data-driven whitepapers and infographics to peak their interests, whereas a fellow marketer might be more suited for an interactive case-study or video.

The only way to get these kinds of insights is to do a deep dive into your CRM platform and  conduct a thorough review of customer details – using semantic analysis to understand the level of buying intent behind the words your qualified prospects use.

Hot tip: Starting to run your analysis now and developing strong personas will be key to implementing AI algorithms to your social media in 2018 and beyond.

Marketing and Machine Learning

Put simply, machine learning is about understanding data and statistics. It’s a technical process where computer algorithms find patterns in data, then predict probable outcomes – like when your email determines whether a particular message is spam or not depending on words in the subject line, links included in the message, or patterns identified in a list of recipients. This is a perfect example of how machine learning can be applied in marketing to optimize for successful campaigns.

Businesses can also use machine learning to up-sell the right product, to the right customer, at the right time. In 2018, marketers will continue to rely on machine learning to understand open rates when it comes to email – so you know exactly when to send your next campaign to increase click through rates and ROI. The next big thing? It might sound small but ticket tagging and re-routing can be a massive expense for small businesses – costs that can be saved with machine learning. Having a sales inquiry automatically end up with the sales team, or a complaint end up instantly in the customer service department’s queue, is going to save companies a lot of time and money, and this is all being made possible with modern technology.

And while solving issues in record time and delivering successful email campaigns is great, this is just the beginning. Here’s what else to expect in 2018:

E-Commerce Reaches New Heights

You’ve been shopping for a new pair sunglasses on Amazon, then before you know it, your Facebook feed is filled with multiple eyewear ads and related trends for Summer: this is machine learning. In-fact, this example of analyzing data based on a user’s purchase history or online shopping behavior is the future for e-commerce.

Retail companies are also tracking what ads or images you’re most likely to stop scrolling on, in order to target you with specific content. For example, if you always click on ads that contain happy women and some text, then a machine will log this as preferred content so that you are only targeted with ads that fit this description. Machines can also track what time of day you are most active on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and/or Pinterest, in order to present these ads to you at an optimal buying time.

Then when it’s time to purchase, machine learning is applied to reduce the risk of credit fraud in small businesses. How? Machines learn from historical datasets that contain fraudulent transactions and can identify patterns that represent a typical fraudulent transaction – similar to the way spam emails are detected and deterred. Machine learning will start to affect other parts of your business funnel as well, just take a look at the rise of Chatbots.

Integrating Chatbots

There was a time in which chatbots were only thought of as manmade pests on the internet, but through machine learning, they are getting smarter and businesses are embracing them en mass.

In 2018 and beyond, chatbots will play a key role in the future of customer service. Why? Chatbots can help achieve a faster customer service resolution, as well as provide quick histories of each customer for impeccable customer service.  There are some key benefits that chatbots have over solely human interactions:

  • Giving 24/7 customer service: The great things about machines? They don’t sleep! Coupled with the fact that chatbots are getting sophisticated enough to recognize human emotions such as anger, confusion, fear and joy. So should a chatbot encounter negative sentiments from the customer, they can seamlessly transfer to a human to take over and finish assisting the customer.

  • The era of being ‘on hold’ is gone: A huge barrier to providing excellence in customer service is long wait times. How many times have you tried to get customer service from Comcast (or any TV/Internet provider) and you are getting progressively more frustrated with the wait times? This can all be eliminated with chatbots!
  • Quick access to customer data makes service more personal: One thing that humans will never be better at than chatbots is quickly digesting customer data and history to provide context to customer questions. Chatbots excel at collecting customer data from support interactions. They can serve as virtual assistants that can feed customer data to your customer service officers so they have a full history of each account quickly. Even though we are right at the start of chatbot adoption, there’s no doubt that this technology is going to be a key contributor to business success in 2018.

This emerging tool for businesses already has significant buy-in from thought leaders around the globe.  In fact, Larry Kim, Founder of Wordstream, is all in on chatbots as he has started his own company where his bots are currently in beta. With this move, it will be interesting to see how businesses will leverage robots throughout other aspects of their business. The final trend we’ll explore is Automation and how it affects businesses today.

Automation Now and in 2018

Though Machine Learning and AI are hot topics in the tech world, it is not to a point that small to medium size businesses can leverage it in the immediate future. But there is still hope for them with automation.  Powered by the Cloud, this type of technology has already revolutionized Marketing and Sales workflows and interactions but it is also starting to touch the various other parts of a business. For example:

Operations Automation

Once you win an important sale, you’ve got to deliver the product or service you’ve promised to the client. What does that process look like for most businesses now? You all will have a kick off meeting and hope to cover all the promises that marketing and sales has given to your client.  However, with the use of operations automation and a powerful CRM you will be able to read the interactions and see all the various touch points a client had with your company before that kick off call even happens.  This will give all service businesses a head start in providing great client relations and managing expectations. This category of SaaS products is called Service Operations Automation, or ServOps for short.

Accounting Automation

If there is one data-entry heavy department it would be Accounting. The problem is that as humans, we are fallible and much slower at data entry than a machine. Innovations with bank feeds, rules based categorization and integrated payments have dramatically reduced the workload of clerical and bookkeeping staff and given business owners more timely access to accurate financial information for their businesses. Research, done by Xero,  suggests that by 2020, automation will be commonplace in accounting, and a significant number of finance professionals will be using the next level of analytical tools to help them add value to business models across the globe.

Payroll/HR Automation

Finally, the Cloud and Automation has come to the Payroll and Human Resources sector. These important areas of a business too often suffer because small businesses aren’t big enough to afford a full time HR department. What’s the alternative? Having only part-time efforts of founders and principals which can often lead to serious risk to the business. For instance, Zenefits will automatically submit forms to the federal Internal Revenue Service on the behalf of companies. With new automation technology, compliance is automated by platforms and the effort of keeping time-off approvals in sync with PTO balances and payslips becomes a thing of the past.

In the near future, we will see the rise of great technology, powered by the Cloud, Automation, AI and Machine Learning. This truly is the start of the Golden Age of Information Technology and it is time for businesses to take a hard look at their organizations and find ways to start integrating these tech trends.

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