The document discusses the current and future state of artificial intelligence and big data. It covers several key points: - Surveys show most senior executives and companies have undertaken big data initiatives and see them as successful, but some feel at risk of disruption. Most expect to invest in AI and many already do. - Current applications of machine learning and deep learning include credit scoring, media engagement analysis, sepsis prediction, pricing/inventory, and customer insights. - The future is envisioned to include advanced natural language understanding, question answering, speech interfaces, and artificial intelligence combined with behavioral analytics. - For AI to make truly autonomous decisions, it will need to develop long-term memory, meta-learning,