Artificial intelligence changes across the US [Video]

An increasing number of companies are using artificial intelligence (AI) for everyday tasks. Much of the technology is helping with productivity and keeping the public safer. However, some industries are pushing back against certain aspects of AI. And some industry leaders are working to balance the good and the bad.

“We are looking at critical infrastructure owners and operators, businesses from water and health care and transportation and communication, some of which are starting to integrate some of these AI capabilities,” said U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Director Jen Easterly. “We want to make sure that they’re integrating them in a way where they are not introducing a lot of new risk.”

US AGRICULTURE INDUSTRY TESTS ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: ‘A LOT OF POTENTIAL’

Consulting firm Deloitte recently surveyed leaders of business organizations from around the world. The findings showed uncertainty over government regulations was a bigger issue than actually implementing AI technology. When asked about the top barrier to …