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  Artificial Intelligence in Practice

  How 50 Successful

  Companies Used Artificial

  Intelligence to Solve

  Problems

  BERNARD MARR

  with MATT WARD

  This edition first published 2019

  © 2019 Bernard Marr

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  CONTENTS

  Cover

  Introduction The Most Powerful Technology Of Mankind

  What's Artificial Intelligence? The Rise Of Deep Machine Learning

  Artificial Intelligence Opportunities In Business

  The Strategic Use Of Artificial Intelligence In Business

  Artificial Intelligence In Practice

  Notes

  Part 1 Artificial Intelligence Trailblazers 1 Alibaba: Using Artificial Intelligence To Power The Retail And Business-To-Business Services Of The Future How Does Alibaba Use Artificial Intelligence?

  Automated Sales Copy

  Cloud Services

  Smart Cities

  Smart Farming

  Academy For Discovery, Adventure, Momentum And Outlook

  Key Challenges, Learning Points And Takeaways

  Notes

  2 Alphabet and Google: Maximizing The Potential Of Artificial Intelligence How Does Alphabet Use Artificial Intelligence?

  Artificial Intelligence Personal Assistants

  Language Translation

  Self-Driving Cars

  Captioning Millions Of Videos

  Diagnosing Disease

  Google Brain

  Deep Mind

  Key Challenges, Learning Points And Takeaways

  Notes

  3 Amazon: Using Deep Learning To Drive Business Performance How Does Amazon Use Artificial Intelligence?

  Amazon Alexa

  Amazon's Artificial Intelligence Flywheel

  Amazon Web Services

  Amazon Prime Air

  Key Challenges, Learning Points And Takeaways

  Notes

  4 Apple: Integrating AI Into Products And Protecting User Privacy How Does Apple Use Artificial Intelligence?

  Smarter Apps

  Natural Language Processing

  Key Challenges, Learning Points And Takeaways

  Notes

  5 Baidu: Machine Learning For Search Engines And Autonomous Cars How Does Baidu Use Artificial Intelligence?

  Self-Driving Cars

  Mobile Artificial Intelligence

  Real-Time Translation

  Key Challenges, Learning Points And Takeaways

  Notes

  6 Facebook: Using Artificial Intelligence To Improve Social Media Services How Does Facebook Use Artificial Intelligence?

  Monitoring Content

  Facial Recognition

  Understanding Text

  Suicide Prevention

  FBLearner Flow

  Facebook AI Research

  Key Challenges, Learning Points And Takeaways

  Notes

  7 IBM: Cognitive Computing Helps Machines Debate With Humans How Does IBM Use Artificial Intelligence?

  Project Debater

  Key Challenges, Learning Points And Takeaways

  Notes

  8 JD.com: Automating Retail With Artificial Intelligence What Does JD.com Use Artificial Intelligence For?

  Automated Deliveries By Air And Road

  Facial Recognition Technology

  Smart Fridges

  Smart Shops

  Key Challenges, Learning Points And Takeaways

  Notes

  9 Microsoft: Making Artificial Intelligence Part Of The Fabric Of Everyday Life How Does Microsoft Use Artificial Intelligence?

  Underwater Data Centers

  Who Uses Microsoft Artificial Intelligence?

  Bonsai

  Key Challenges, Learning Points And Takeaways

  Notes

  10 Tencent: Using Artificial Intelligence To Power WeChat And Healthcare How Does Tencent Use Artificial Intelligence?

  Robots And Autonomy

  Medical Technology

  Tencent Miying – Artificial Intelligence In Hospitals

  Key Challenges, Learning Points And Takeaways

  Notes

  Part 2 Retail, Consumer Goods and Food and Beverage Companies 11 Burberry: Using Artificial Intelligence To Sell Luxury What Problem Is Artificial Intelligence Helping To Solve?

  How Is Artificial Intelligence Used In Practice?

  What Technology, Tools And Data Were Used?

  What Were The Results?

  Key Challenges, Learning Points And Takeaways

  Notes

  12 Coca-Cola: Using Artificial Intelligence To Stay At The Top Of The Soft Drinks Market What Problem Is Artificial Intelligence Helping To Solve?

  How Is Artificial Intelligence Used In Practice?

  What Technology, Tools And Data Were Used?

  What Were The Results?

  Key Challenges, Learning Points And Takeaways

  Notes

  13 Domino's: Using Artificial Intelligence To Serve Up Hundreds Of Thousands Of Pizzas Every Day What Problems Is Artificial Intelligence Hel
ping To Solve?

  How Is Artificial Intelligence Used In Practice?

  What Technology, Tools And Data Were Used?

  What Were The Results?

  Key Challenges, Learning Points And Takeaways

  Notes

  14 Kimberly-Clark: Using AI To Make Sense Of Customer Data What Problems Is Artificial Intelligence Helping To Solve?

  How Is Artificial Intelligence Used In Practice?

  What Technology, Tools And Data Were Used?

  What Were The Results?

  Key Challenges, Learning Points And Takeaways

  Notes

  15 McDonald's: Using Robots And Artificial Intelligence To Automate Processes What Problem Is Artificial Intelligence Helping To Solve?

  How Is Artificial Intelligence Used In Practice?

  What Technology, Tools And Data Were Used?

  What Were The Results?

  Key Challenges, Learning Points And Takeaways

  Notes

  16 Samsung: Automating The Home And Workplace With Artificial Intelligence What Problems Is Artificial Intelligence Helping To Solve?

  How Is Artificial Intelligence Used In Practice?

  What Technology, Tools And Data Were Used?

  What Were The Results?

  Key Challenges, Learning Points And Takeaways

  Notes

  17 Starbucks: Using Artificial Intelligence To Sell Millions Of Coffees Every Day What Problems Is Artificial Intelligence Helping To Solve?

  How Is Artificial Intelligence Used In Practice?

  What Key Tools, Technology And Data Were Used?

  What Were The Results?

  Key Challenges, Learning Points And Takeaways

  Notes

  18 Stitch Fix: Combining The Power Of Artificial Intelligence And Humans To Disrupt Fashion Retail What Problems Is Artificial Intelligence Helping To Solve?

  How Is Artificial Intelligence Used In Practice?

  What Technology, Tools And Data Were Used?

  What Were The Results?

  Key Challenges, Learning Points And Takeaways

  Notes

  19 Unilever: Using Artificial Intelligence To Streamline Recruiting And Onboarding What Problem Is Artificial Intelligence Helping To Solve?

  How Is Artificial Intelligence Used In Practice?

  What Technology, Tools And Data Were Used?

  What Were The Results?

  Key Challenges, Learning Points And Takeaways

  Notes

  20 Walmart: Using Artificial Intelligence To Keep Shelves Stacked And Customers Happy What Problem Is Artificial Intelligence Helping To Solve?

  How Is Artificial Intelligence Used In Practice?

  What Technology, Tools And Data Were Used

  What Were The Results?

  Key Challenges, Learning Points And Takeaways

  Notes

  Part 3 Media, Entertainment and Telecom Companies 21 The Walt Disney Company: Using Artificial Intelligence To Make Magical Memories What Problem Is Artificial Intelligence Used To Solve?

  How Is Artificial Intelligence Used In Practice?

  What Technology, Tools And Data Are Used?

  What Were The Results?

  Key Challenges, Learning Points And Takeaways

  Notes

  22 Instagram: Using Artificial Intelligence To Tackle Online Bullying What Problems Is Artificial Intelligence Helping To Solve?

  How Is Artificial Intelligence Used In Practice?

  What Technology, Tools And Data Are Used?

  What Were The Results?

  Key Challenges, Learning Points And Takeaways

  Notes

  23 LinkedIn: Using Artificial Intelligence To Solve The Skills Crisis What Problem Is Artificial Intelligence Helping To Solve?

  How Is Artificial Intelligence Used In Practice?

  What Technology, Tools And Data Were Used?

  What Were The Results?

  Key Challenges, Learning Points And Takeaways

  Notes

  24 Netflix: Using Artificial Intelligence To Give Us A Better TV Experience What Problem Is Artificial Intelligence Helping To Solve?

  How Is Artificial Intelligence Used In Practice?

  What Technology, Tools And Data Were Used?

  What Were The Results?

  Key Challenges, Learning Points And Takeaways

  Notes

  25 Press Association: Using Artificial Intelligence To Cover Local News Stories What Problems Is Artificial Intelligence Helping To Solve?

  How Is Artificial Intelligence Used In Practice?

  What Technology, Tools And Data Were Used?

  What Are The Results?

  Key Challenges, Learning Points And Takeaways

  Notes

  26 Spotify: Using Artificial Intelligence To Find New Music You Will Love What Problems Is Artificial Intelligence Helping To Solve?

  How Is Artificial Intelligence Used In Practice?

  What Technology, Tools And Data Were Used?

  What Were The Results?

  Key Challenges, Learning Points And Takeaways

  Notes

  27 Telefonica: Using Artificial Intelligence To Connect The Unconnected What Problem Is Artificial Intelligence Trying To Solve?

  How Is Artificial Intelligence Used In Practice?

  What Technology, Tools And Data Were Used?

  What Were The Results?

  Key Challenges, Learning Points And Takeaways

  Notes

  28 Twitter: Using Artificial Intelligence To Fight Fake News And Spambots What Problem Is Artificial Intelligence Helping To Solve?

  How Is Artificial Intelligence Used In Practice?

  What Technology, Tools And Data Are Used?

  What Were The Results?

  Key Challenges, Learning Points And Takeaways

  Notes

  29 Verizon: Using Machine Learning To Assess Service Quality What Problem Is Artificial Intelligence Helping To Solve?

  How Is Artificial Intelligence Used In Practice?

  What Technology, Tools And Data Were Used?

  What Were The Results?

  Key Challenges, Learning Points And Takeaways

  Notes

  30 Viacom: Using Artificial Intelligence To Stream Videos Faster And Improve Customer Experience What Problem Is Artificial Intelligence Helping To Solve?

  How Is Artificial Intelligence Used In Practice?

  What Technology, Tools And Data Were Used?

  What Were The Results?

  Key Challenges, Learning Points And Takeaways

  Notes

  Part 4 Services, Financial and Healthcare Companies 31 American Express: Using Artificial Intelligence To Detect Fraud And Improve Customer Experience What Problem Is Artificial Intelligence Helping To Solve?

  How Is Artificial Intelligence Used In Practice?

  What Technology, Tools And Data Were Used?

  What Were The Results?

  Key Challenges, Learning Points And Takeaways

  Notes

  32 Elsevier: Using Artificial Intelligence To Improve Medical Decisions And Scientific Research What Problem Is Artificial Intelligence Helping To Solve?

  How Is Artificial Intelligence Used In Practice?

  What Tools, Technology And Data Were Used?

  What Were The Results?

  Key Challenges, Learning Points And Takeaways

  Notes

  33 Entrupy: Using Artificial Intelligence To Combat The $450 Billion Counterfeit Industry What Problem Is Artificial Intelligence Helping To Solve?

  How Is Artificial Intelligence Used In Practice?

  What Technology, Tools And Data Were Used?

  What Were The Results?

  Key Challenges, Learning Points And Takeaways

  Notes

  34 Experian: Using Artificial Intelligence To Make Mortgages Simpler What Problem Is Artificial Intelligence Helping To Solve?

  How Is Artificial Intelligence Used In Practice?

  Wh
at Technology, Tools And Data Were Used?

  What Were The Results?

  Key Challenges, Learning Points And Takeaways

  Notes

  35 Harley-Davidson: Using Artificial Intelligence To Increase Sales What Problem Is Artificial Intelligence Helping To Solve?

  How Is Artificial Intelligence Used In Practice?

  What Technology, Tools And Data Were Used?

  What Were The Results?

  Key Challenges, Learning Points And Takeaways

  Notes

  36 Hopper: Using Artificial Intelligence To Travel For Less What Problem Is Artificial Intelligence Helping To Solve

  How Is Artificial Intelligence Used In Practice?

  What Technology, Tools And Data Were Used?

  What Were The Results?

  Key Challenges, Learning Points And Takeaways

  Notes

  37 Infervision: Using Artificial Intelligence To Detect Cancer And Strokes What Problem Is Artificial Intelligence Helping To Solve?

  How Is Artificial Intelligence Used In Practice?

  What Technology, Tools And Data Were Used?

  What Were The Results?

  Key Challenges, Learning Points And Takeaways

  Notes

  38 Mastercard: Using Artificial Intelligence To Cut Down The “False Declines” That Cost Businesses Billions Each Year What Problem Is Artificial Intelligence Helping To Solve?

  How Is Artificial Intelligence Used In Practice?

  What Technology, Tools And Data Were Used?