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What is artificial intelligence, really?

Understanding the basics of artificial intelligence (AI), analytics and automation is the first step on any successful AI journey. Let’s start there.

AI 101

What is deep learning? Or intelligent automation? Or any number of AI-related technologies and applications that seem to be used more and more every day?

These videos tackle AI, analytics and automation topics one at a time, using simple analogies, clear definitions and practical applications—all in under a minute.

Let's begin with Big Data Analytics, which examines huge, disparate data sets (i.e. big data) to identify patterns, trends, correlations, and other information that lead to insights organizations can harness in support of better decision-making.

AI 101 | Big Data Analytics

Big Data Analytics examines huge, disparate data sets (i.e. big data) to identify patterns, trends, correlations, and other information that lead to insights organizations can harness in support of better decision-making.

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