The modern internet has ushered in a world of near-infinite consumer choice, training a generation of online shoppers to expect low prices, rapid shipping, forgiving return policies and responsive customer service. Since deciding among a vast array of products you can’t see in person and hold in your hands is hard, the internet has also …
Top executives from Microsoft Corp. and Alphabet Inc. are touring India over the next week to court the country’s millions of programmers and support the adoption of artificial intelligence services in a key market. Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella will address developers and technologists on “discovering new opportunities with AI” during a visit next …
Here are some markets, economy and stock predictions for 2024, including what would be a most unexpected outcome for the U.S. economy. First, a reminder: “The markets and the economy are not the same.” 1. AI continues to capture the world’s imagination: The biggest corporations start using artificial intelligence for real-world business purposes, including supply-chain management, distribution improvements …
Four decades ago, computer engineers were theorizing that the mind-bending mechanics of quantum physics could be harnessed to make a new kind of computer that’s exponentially more powerful than conventional machines. A series of breakthroughs has now brought “quantum utility” within reach, with engineers showing off computers capable of calculations of a complexity that would …
Silicon Valley legend John Chambers is sold on artificial intelligence, but he sees choppy times in its near future. “Going into 2024, it will be the decade of AI in front of us, which will dwarf the size of the internet and cloud eras combined,” Chambers, who runs venture fund JC2, said in an interview …