With technology innovation growing at a rapid rate and cloud computing providing access to computing resources that previously were not available to the average company Artifical Intelligence is fast emerging as a tool to assist in decision making. Currently there are wide ranging views on the impact of AI and the potential risks and benefits, as well as the impact it will have on society.
Study focus areas and objectives
This report aims to provide an overview of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) landscape, providing an overview of the key concepts around the technology, as well as AI use cases and short profiles of the top AI companies at the moment. We also look at activity in the AI market in South Africa, as well as taking a few on the different scenarios for AI in the short, mid and long-term.
Table of Contents
Brief History of AI
Definitions and concepts
- Categorisation
- Classification
- Machine learning
- Collaborative filtering
Types of AI
- Reactive machines
- Limited memory
- Theory of mind
- Self-awareness
Factors accelerating AI
Key Technologies in AI
- Robotics
- Natural Language Generation
- Speech Recognition
- Virtual Agents
- Machine Learning Platforms
- AI-optimized Hardware
- Decision Management
- Deep Learning Platforms
- Biometrics
- Robotic Process Automation
- Text Analytics and NLP
Impact/threats of AI
- Benefits
- Risks
AI Use Cases
- Healthcare
- Business
- Education
- Finance
- Law
- Manufacturing
Leaders in AI
Local AI and ML Initiatives
The future of AI and ML
- Scenarios
Deliverables
- PowerPoint Presentation
- One Hour Presentation / Workshop
Further information
For further information and details on how to subscribe to this research please contact Anita Mathews on 011 540 8000 | 082 466 2317 | anita@bmit.africa