a) Survey the literature from the past six months to find one application each for DSS, BI, and analytics. Summarize the applications on one page, and submit it with the exact sources.
b)Find information about IBM Watson’s activities in the healthcare field. Write a report.( limit to one page of analysis)
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a) Discuss the difficulties in measuring the intelligence of machines.
b) In 2017, McKinsey & Company created a five-part video titled “Ask the AI Experts: What Advice Would You Give to Executives About AI?” View the video and summarize the advice given to the major issues discussed. (Note: This is a class project.)
c) Watch the McKinsey & Company video (3:06 min.) on today’s drivers of AI at youtube.com/watch?v=yv0IG1D-OdU and identify the major AI drivers. Write a report.
d) Explore the AI-related products and services of Nuance Inc. (nuance.com). Explore the Dragon voice recognition product.
b) Ask the AI Experts: Advice for Executives (2017 McKinsey & Company Video)
This five-part video series features AI experts offering valuable advice to executives navigating the world of artificial intelligence. Here’s a summary of the main points discussed for each major issue:
1. Building the right AI team:
2. Identifying the right AI opportunities:
3. Embracing cultural change:
4. Measuring AI success:
5. Futureproofing your organization for AI:
c) AI Drivers: A McKinsey & Company Perspective (3:06 min. video)
This concise video identifies five key drivers of AI’s current surge:
1. Data Explosion: The vast amount of readily available data fuels the development and training of powerful AI algorithms. 2. Algorithmic Breakthroughs: Advancements in deep learning and other techniques are significantly improving AI capabilities. 3. Computing Power Surge: Increased processing power from GPUs and cloud computing facilitates faster and more complex AI workloads. 4. Talent Growth: A growing pool of AI talent, including engineers, data scientists, and entrepreneurs, accelerates innovation. 5. Increased Investment: Public and private investments in AI research and development continue to rise, amplifying its impact.
d) Nuance AI Offerings and Dragon Voice Recognition
Nuance offers a variety of AI-powered solutions across various industries:
Dragon, Nuance’s flagship voice recognition product, offers dictation software for professionals, speech-to-text solutions for contact centers and transcription services, and voice control options for devices and applications. Dragon supports multiple languages and integrates with various platforms, making it a versatile tool for diverse needs.