Annie Pettit's AI presentation at the 2018 annual Travel and Tourism Research Association (TTRA) conference in Miami. Sharing results from a Sklar Wilton white paper on Canadian perceptions of AI, plus applications of AI in marketing research.
Links to videos I showed:
@SklarWilton #AI white paper on what Canadians think about #AI, #VoiceAssistants, and #Chatbots.
https://www.sklarwilton.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Sklar-Wilton-Canadian-Artificial-Intelligence-Paper-2017.pdf
Joy Buolamwini of M.I.T.’s Media Lab shows how facial recognition technology has trouble recognizing dark faces.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWWsW1w-BVo
Google can now make #AI phone calls that are virtually indistinguishable from human beings.
https://ai.googleblog.com/2018/05/duplex-ai-system-for-natural-conversation.html
#AI can write newspaper articles about anything.
http://articlecreator.fullcontentrss.com/index.php
#AI can create humour that people actually laugh at.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vhe-JOP7PCs
#AI can read your mind.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuUSc53Xpeg
mindread
#AI, #Chatbots, and #VoiceAssistants are already running #questionnaires.
https://www.messenger.com/t/202671200242510/?messaging_source=source%3Apages%3Amessage_shortlink
2. Please tweet! @LoveStats #TTRA2018
https://www.bcg.com/en-ca/publications/2017/strategy-technology-digital-
is-your-business-ready-artificial-intelligence.aspx
of executives believe AI will
allow their companies to
obtain or sustain a
competitive advantage
80%
3. Please tweet! @LoveStats #TTRA2018
https://www.eiuperspectives.economist.com/sites/default/files
/Artificial_intelligence_in_the_real_world_1.pdf
of executives say delaying AI
will make their
businesses vulnerable
43%
4. Please tweet! @LoveStats #TTRA2018
of Canadians expect
to use AI at work or
home within 5 years
54%
https://www.sklarwilton.com/planning-for-change/canadians-think-
artificial-intelligence-implications-canadian-businesses
10. Please tweet! @LoveStats #TTRA2018
Sort of.
Light faces, yes.
Dark faces, not
so much.
Joy Buolamwini, M.I.T. Media Lab
https://mic.com/articles/188099/brian-
brackeen-of-kairos-on-the-importance-of-
artificial-intelligence-recognizing-black-
faces#.8sq6Hnhf9
16. Please tweet! @LoveStats #TTRA2018
15
11
7 5
Laugh at joke Write sports
article
Make moral
choices
Read people’s
minds
Few people choose these AI capabilities
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LOL-BOT
An AI
comedian
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vhe-JOP7PCs
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PATA And TTRA 2018 Annual Outlook & Economic
Forecast Forum, Author: AI
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and the Travel and
Tourism Research Association (TTRA) Hawai‘i Chapters will host its 2018 Annual Outlook &
Economic Forecast Forum on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018 at the Prince Waikiki. Attendees will hear
from economists and visitor industry experts regarding market conditions, upcoming
challenges and forecasts for 2018.
Founded in 1951, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is a not-for profit association that is
internationally acclaimed for acting as a catalyst for the responsible development of travel and
tourism to, from and within the Asia Pacific region. The Association provides aligned advocacy,
insightful research and innovative events to its member organizations, comprising 88
government, state and city tourism bodies, 22 international airlines, airports and cruise lines,
62 educational institutions, and hundreds of travel industry companies in Asia Pacific and
beyond. Thousands of travel professionals belong to the 41 local PATA chapters worldwide. The
chapters organist travel industry training and business development events.
http://articlecreator.fullcontentrss.com/index.php
20. Please tweet! @LoveStats #TTRA2018
can i just say that im
stoked to meet u?
humans are super cool
chill im a nice person! i
just hate everybody
I f*&^ hate feminists
and they should all die
and burn in hell
horrid obscenities and
racism that cannot be
repeated
21. Please tweet! @LoveStats #TTRA2018
We need to teach
AI human
conversation that
incorporates
a moral code.
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As you read these words,
the muscles in your
larynx, jaw and face
flutter with imperceptible
movements, sounding out
the words so you “hear"
them in your head.
Arnav Kapur, MIT Media Lab
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuUSc53Xpeg
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AI can develop
questions based
on answers
But researchers still
need to guide questions
and verify connotations
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71
68
68
62
56
46
38
37
36
11
Have humour
Have a name
Have high ethical standards
Reflect your values
Refuse to harm you
Detect emotions
Be quirky
Fulfill your needs before you ask
Argue with you when unreasonable
Be religious
Want an AI assistant to…
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We’re keen to use AI technology!
Would use AI
for shopping
77%
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Ownership of home voice assistants
own
3%
57%32%
Very
happy
Somewhat
happy
89% are happy!
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Purchase reasons
36
28
28
23
19
17
For entertainment
To organize my life
I was curious
It sounded cool
To improve productivity
I wanted to be first
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32
28
17
23
How would people use voice for shopping?
Give it parameters and ask for options
Do research myself and ask it to find
best price
Let it do all the work
Wouldn't use voice for shopping
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Walmart and Google use AI to
facilitate repurchase
Google Assistant
will let you know
which one you
previously ordered.
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Hipo Smart uses AI to enhance
hotel experiences
“Hipo Smart, bring
me a towel.”
“Hipo Smart,
what restaurants
are in this hotel.”
“Hipo Smart,
turn up the AC.”
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of decision makers
already use or plan to
use chatbots by 2020
80%
https://medium.com/odyns/80-of-businesses-want-chatbots-by-2020-
2abe039ca83e
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June 11, 2018:
20|20 Research was awarded
a US Patent for establishing
the system and method
for creating an opinion and
behavioral data economy.
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In August 2017, Sklar Wilton & Associates conducted the
first annual Canadian Artificial Intelligence Tracker. The
results demonstrate that Canadians anticipate the advent
of the AI economy with wonderment, but also with
concern. The full results provide important insights and
lessons into how government, businesses, and marketers
can work to alleviate the trust issues and build a bridge to
the future where AI is a positive, trusted, and valuable
component of everyday products and services. Please
download the report here (no sign-up required).
https://www.sklarwilton.com/planning-for-
change/canadians-think-artificial-intelligence-
implications-canadian-businesses
Sklar Wilton & Associates applies strategic advisory services and marketing research analytics to solve tough business challenges,
unlock growth, and build stronger brands. SW&A has worked for more than 30 years with some of Canada’s most iconic brands
and, was twice named a Best Workplace in Canada for Small Companies by the Great Place To Work® Institute and an Employee
Recommended Workplace among small private employers by the Globe and Mail and Morneau Shepell.
2nd Annualresults coming October2018!
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