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Google Waives $1.5B in DeepMind Startup Debt

Google Waives $1.5B in DeepMind Startup Debt

The waiver "underscores Google's commitment to DeepMind, with little indication the [AI] startup is likely to turn a profit any time soon."

By Matthew Heller | December 17, 2020

IBM to Buy Software Company Instana

IBM to Buy Software Company Instana

The company said the move is part of its hybrid cloud and AI push.

By Lauren Muskett | November 18, 2020

U.S. Facing Threats to AI Tech Leadership

U.S. Facing Threats to AI Tech Leadership

The AI race is inextricably linked with immigration policies and government investment, MIT researchers say.

By Matthew Heller | January 23, 2020

5 Priorities for Moving Ahead with AI in 2020

5 Priorities for Moving Ahead with AI in 2020

Companies are coming to grips with the notion that they can't deploy artificial intelligence at scale as quickly as they had expected, research suggests.

By David McCann | December 6, 2019

Will Automation Cause Finance Job Losses After All?

Will Automation Cause Finance Job Losses After All?

Seventy percent of what finance does today can be automated, and "some jobs are just going to go away," says intelligent automation expert Lee Coulter.

By David McCann | November 22, 2019

Siloed Usage of New Technologies Thwarts Innovation

Siloed Usage of New Technologies Thwarts Innovation

"The conventional IT stack wasn’t built for today’s world of analytics, sensors, mobile computing, AI, the internet of things, and billions of devices."

By David McCann | October 7, 2019

8 Trends Are Putting AI Into Clearer View

8 Trends Are Putting AI Into Clearer View

Companies are gaining confidence that their use of artificial intelligence is starting to pay off: KPMG study.

By David McCann | September 10, 2019

Transformation Requires a Scientific Approach

Transformation Requires a Scientific Approach

AI, machine learning, and other new technology must replace subjective rules of thumb and one-size-fits-all programs for business transformation to succeed.

By David McCann | September 2, 2019

Automate Leadership, Not Leaders

Automate Leadership, Not Leaders

Artificial intelligence can't do the job of a leader, but it can help leaders do their jobs better.

By David McCann | May 30, 2019

5 Key Reasons Companies Are Wary of AI Adoption

5 Key Reasons Companies Are Wary of AI Adoption

While just one in six companies say they get high value from AI, a majority say they will within two years. But first, there are barriers to overcome.

By David McCann | February 13, 2019

A Finance Chief’s Practical View of Robotics and AI

A Finance Chief’s Practical View of Robotics and AI

Intelligent automation boosts both day-to-day finance functions and the quality of finance's strategic insight, says Willis Towers Watson's Michael Burwell.

By Willis Towers Watson, CFO, and Michael Burwell | January 3, 2019

Finance Function 2019: Fewer Functionaries, More Strategists

Finance Function 2019: Fewer Functionaries, More Strategists

Heading into the new year, technology is starting to wipe out lower-level number crunchers in favor of mid-level team members focused on strategy.

By CEO, Metapraxis, and Simon Bittlestone | January 2, 2019

An Action Plan for Artificial Intelligence in 2019

An Action Plan for Artificial Intelligence in 2019

AI is supposed to make things easier, but businesses intending to make hay with the technology face a load of challenges ahead.

By David McCann | December 10, 2018

Nuance to Spin off Automotive Software Unit

Nuance to Spin off Automotive Software Unit

The speech-recognition specialist is focusing on its “core growth opportunities” in the healthcare and enterprise segments.

By Matthew Heller | November 20, 2018

Companies’ AI Leaders Sense Competitive Urgency

Companies’ AI Leaders Sense Competitive Urgency

Key executives at early adopters of cognitive technologies see a short time-window for honing their strategies and skills.

By David McCann | October 29, 2018