What is artificial intelligence?

“In computer science, the term artificial intelligence (AI) refers to any human-like intelligence exhibited by a computer, robot, or other machine. In popular usage, artificial intelligence refers to the ability of a computer or machine to mimic the capabilities of the human mind—learning from examples and experience, recognizing objects, understanding and responding to language, making decisions, solving problems—and combining these and other capabilities to perform functions a human might perform, such as greeting a hotel guest or driving a car.” IBM.com

Join us this Thursday as William and Charlie guide us through this interesting and often scary topic. Here’s a short video demonstrating how Google Assistant can make an appointment for you. Is the voice real or from a computer?

How Financial Technology is Changing the World

Myron will show how innovation in financial technology, called fintech, is impacting the lives of billions of people around the world including 20 million people in the U.S. who do not have access to financial services. Some experts say the global economy is undergoing the largest technological transformation in history. That’s more than the telephone, automobile, and electricity combined! Fintech is a large part of this transformation. Learn more at our next Great Decisions.