Business in Action, 8th Ed.
Appendix C: Information Technology
"AI is one of the hottest topics in the technology world today.
"As a research scientist at Google, Margaret Mitchell helps develop computers that can communicate about what they see and understand.
"Machine learning is on the verge of seriously impacting workplace communications.
"When it comes to digital infrastructure and the relationship we have with it, it feels as if we’re at an important crossroads right now.
"Artificial intelligence (AI) is already becoming entrenched in many facets of everyday life, and is being tapped for a growing array of core business applications, including
predicting market and customer behavior, automating repetitive tasks and providing alerts when things go awry.
"We already live among robots: tools and machines like dishwashers and thermostats so integrated into our lives that we'd never think to call them that.
"Movies are also a great way for leaders to learn about leadership on their own!"
"Here’s a list of my 20 favorite leadership movies, updated with links to purchase the DVD on Amazon.
"Only time will tell.
Abby Wolfe tells the story of Erin McKean (photo, left) who went from lexicographer to start-up founder.
"When it comes to video editing, you may be wondering what’s the best tool to use.
"Hear what Americans have to say about their jobs.
"As a research scientist at Google, Margaret Mitchell helps develop computers that can communicate about what they see and understand.
"If you're tired of standing in front of your audience and shuffling through slides, you're definitely not alone.
"Amazon Go is being called the grocery store of the future, where lines and cashiers don't exist.
"The real strength of Artificial Intelligence lies in its ability process large and complex amounts of data far more effectively than humans.
"When you talk to an AI chatbot, who do you think writes those professional, peppy responses?
"How smart can our machines make us?
These articles will take you through the process of creating and using documents.
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"Although artificial intelligence has become commonplace — most smartphones contain some version of AI, such as speech recognition — the public still has a poor understanding of the technology.
"Communicating with others is an essential skill in business dealings, family affairs, and romantic relationships.
"Here’s a New Year’s resolution for 2018: de-clutter your digital history.
"Educator and entrepreneur Sebastian Thrun [photo, left] wants us to use AI to free humanity of repetitive work and unleash our creativity.
Presented by Polina Marinova (photo, left) at Fortune.
"Over the coming year, what will be the most important developments in disruptive technology?