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The rise of generative AI and what it means for business

Author Arthur C. Clarke famously said that “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” But artificial intelligence (AI) is not magic. It’s math and science, and it’s going to touch every aspect of our lives. Let’s examine the history of AI, and explore what the future holds for enterprises considering AI adoption.

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  • The history of artificial intelligence (AI)
  • Generative AI and why it's important to business
  • How to put AI to work  
AI is going to touch every aspect of our lives. It will change the world. But how it will change the world is up to us—to all of us. Darío Gil Senior Vice President and Director of Research IBM
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