DECEMBER 2019CIOAPPLICATIONSEUROPE.COM6EditorialThe Dwindling Gap between Human and MachineArtificial Intelligence (AI) has come a long way, from the awe-inspiring 90s moment when IBM's supercomputer Deep Blue beat then world-reigning chess champion to now when facial recognition and self-driving cars are practically a reality. Throughout time, the gap between humans and machines will only get smaller as machines get closer to developing near-human consciousness. The discoveries to be made in AI are bigger than we can yet conceptualize. The Europe Commission has identified AI as an area that holds strategic importance in the digital economy, referring to its cross-cutting applications to robotics, cognitive systems, and big data analytics. AI is a hot topic in Europe, as it has been the most beneficial in engaging customers and boosting revenue. As a new generation of social media-using customers expect more and want things to be done fast, more brands are looking to utilize social messaging alongside AI and chatbots to help plug this speed gap. But undoubtedly, the highest prevalence of AI has been within IT departments as well as in research and development (R&D) functions. Through the use of advanced algorithms, AI has helped both government and private enterprises to create layered security systems to identify potential threats and data breaches, while also providing the necessary provisions and solutions to avoid such loopholes. AI has the capability to vastly increase the output of R&D teams with companies focusing on using AI-based learning to substantially automate discovery across many domains where classification and prediction tasks play an essential role. Across Europe, governments are either writing or have already published national strategies on how best to support the development and application of AI. The European Union's AI strategy, termed as the "Coordinated Plan on Artificial Intelligence," had asked its member states to put in place national AI strategies or programmes. However, most enterprises are still on the fence about adapting quickly to this change, as it can make or break a company depending on how they leverage AI and how best they understand it. To help them make the best decisions on the way to being future-ready, we have compiled this edition on AI. With this edition, we hope to guide entrepreneurs to choose the right solutions, leveraging AI technologies, creating better future skills and productivity. Do let us know your thoughts!Royce D'SouzaManaging Editoreditor@cioapplicationseurope.comRoyce D'SouzaCopyright © 2019 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Editorial StaffBen Jackson Ezra BenjaminJames SmithCalvin JamesSalesJennifer Stephenjennifer@cioapplicationseurope.com 510.996.5125Graphics & ArtManaging EditorRoyce D'Souza*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffContact Us:Phone: 510.996.5125Email:sales@cioapplicationseurope.comeditor@cioapplicationseurope.commarketing@cioapplicationseurope.comDECEMBER - 02 - 2019, Vol 03 - Issue 42 (ISSN 2644-2531)Published by ValleyMedia, Inc.To subscribe to CIO Applications EuropeVisit www.cioapplicationseurope.com David ParkerDeclan Cole
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