Artificial intelligence (AI) is here, and it’s here to stay. In fact, President Donald Trump recently signed an Executive Order that encouraged federal agencies to invest in research and development in AI, an area in which businesses have been leading the way.
Already, more than 10,000 start-ups are developing AI or using it for core, essential functions.[1] A Deloitte survey[2] found that 72% of professionals think AI is important for the future of their firm, and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) found that 63% of companies believe they need to reconsider the role of HR in light of its growing role.[3] Many HR teams are worried that these plans will lead to a workplace completely run by computers. Thankfully, those fears, like many outlandish claims of AI’s capabilities, are overhyped. In fact, HR is one aspect of business operations where AI can help.
