It will come as a surprise to no one that Google uses AI to keep its Search results free from spam and links pointing to dangerous websites. AI is a powerful tool, but it can be more effective when it’s used in combination with human input. With that in mind, Google is asking for your help to keep its search results clean.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kevinmurnane/2018/06/09/google-wants-your-help-in-removing-garbage-from-its-search-results-heres-what-you-can-do/#23f7b50bfc16/
Stitch Fix, established in 2011 in San Francisco, has disrupted the fashion retail industry. With input from the customer and collaboration between artificial intelligence (AI) and human stylists, the online styling subscription service eliminates the need for their customers to go out and shop for clothing or even browse online, because they deliver personalized recommendations right to their door on a regular schedule. The customers can keep all of the products or return what they don’t like or need. That feedback gets input into the company’s data vaults to make the algorithms even better at determining the preferred style for each person and even identify trends.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2018/05/25/stitch-fix-the-amazing-use-case-of-using-artificial-intelligence-in-fashion-retail/#2f7538943292/
Our expectations for good customer experience are changing. Or are they? All we have ever really expected is to be recognized, treated respectfully and served efficiently.
In the past, delivering good experiences through our customer contact centers meant hiring and training empathetic, knowledgeable and accessible agents. Today the only way to maintain this human touch is through an intelligent combination of human and digital engagement that I call the “humanoid touch.”
https://www.cmswire.com/customer-experience/the-humanoid-touch-how-ai-is-changing-customer-experience/
Over the past few years, more people have turned to online shopping instead of brick-and-mortar stores because of convenience. In 2017, eCommerce businesses accounted for 9.1 percent of US retail sales during the fourth quarter, higher than the 8.2 percent share f the previous year.
https://www.webpronews.com/5-ways-artificial-intelligence-benefits-ecommerce-businesses/
Everyone knows diamonds are a girl’s best friend, but what many don’t know is that artificial intelligence will soon become every brand’s best friend – especially in today’s digitized world of ecommerce, where personalization and website optimization can make or break online retail revenue. It’s no secret that the future of retail lies in ecommerce. Forrester has predicted that online sales will reach $523 billion by 2020 in the U.S. And, according to a joint survey conducted by Square and Big Commerce, 67% of millennials and 56% of Gen X-ers prefer to search and purchase on ecommerce sites rather than in-store. With these statistics on hand, and the glaring reality of expensive brick-and-mortar stores shutting down by the dozens, brands are beginning to leverage AI-backed solutions to help them win in the ecommerce game.
https://www.whichplm.com/ai-every-brands-best-friend/
Today, many companies market to broad segments because it's more efficient than one-to-one outreach. But each consumer has specific needs and wants. AI promises to fix this.
http://searchcrm.techtarget.com/feature/AI-in-retail-delivers-next-generation-online-personalization/
Getting started with AI can be simple. Decide on the functions you need, locate a service with the features to match, and sign up. Easy.
This approach reduces any technical demands and keeps setup hassles to a minimum, but it won't work for everyone. Choosing a standard tool means it's unlikely to do absolutely everything you require, and it won't be optimized to suit your business.
http://www.techradar.com/news/5-of-the-best-ai-platforms-for-business/
