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Introduction

In the age of digital transformation, businesses that harness the power of AI are not only surviving but thriving, setting new standards in productivity and customer satisfaction. According to McKinsey & Company, the use of artificial intelligence in business operations has doubled since 2017. This is largely because AI technology can be customised to meet an organisation’s unique needs. 63% of McKinsey’s respondents expect their investment in AI technologies to increase over the next three years.

AI uses large amounts of data and human knowledge to power computer systems with the ability to categorise data, make predictions, identify errors, have conversations, and analyse information similarly to humans. One of the goals of artificial intelligence is to create computer systems that can mimic the critical thinking skills of humans. These systems rely on business data and use technologies like natural language processing, machine learning, and deep learning to facilitate business operations.

In a number of areas, AI can perform tasks more efficiently and accurately than humans. It is especially useful for repetitive, detail-oriented tasks such as analysing large numbers of legal documents to ensure relevant fields are properly filled in. AI’s ability to process massive data sets gives enterprises insights into their operations they might not otherwise have noticed. The rapidly expanding array of generative AI tools is also becoming important in fields ranging from education to marketing to product design.

In several areas, AI can perform tasks more efficiently and accurately than humans. It is especially useful for repetitive, detail-oriented tasks such as analysing large numbers of legal documents to ensure relevant fields are properly filled in. AI’s ability to process massive data sets gives enterprises insights into their operations they might not have noticed. The rapidly expanding array of generative AI tools is also becoming important in fields ranging from education to marketing to product design. Advances in AI techniques have not only helped fuel an explosion in efficiency but also opened the door to entirely new business opportunities for some larger enterprises. Before the current wave of AI, for example, it would have been hard to imagine using computer software to connect riders to taxis on demand. Yet, Uber has become a Fortune 500 company by doing just that.

Integrating AI into business functions requires a baseline understanding of the following components:

• Machine Learning Algorithms: These algorithms are a subset of artificial intelligence and are used to make predictions or classifications based on input data. Through training data sets, these algorithms can learn to identify patterns, discover anomalies, or make projections such as future sales revenue.
• Deep Learning: Deep learning is a subset of machine learning that allows for the automation of tasks without human intervention. Virtual assistants, chatbots, facial recognition and fraud prevention technology all rely on deep learning. By examining data that is related to user behaviour, deep learning models can make predictions about future behaviour.
• Natural Language Processing: Natural language processing is a branch of AI that enables computers and digital devices to recognize, understand, and generate text and speech. Customer support chatbots, digital assistants, and voice-operated technologies such as GPS systems are all powered by NLP.