Wimbledon started to adopt AI technologies and with IBM changed the way fans perceive and enjoy the game of tennis. By Wimbledon 2017, Watson-powered real time match reports provided fans with breaking news and player insights, and a voice-activated, Watson-powered digital assistant “Fred,” helped attendees find their way around the venue. On the backend, Watson for Cyber Security delivered a new set of cognitive capabilities allowing the security team to manage threats faster and far more effectively.
International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) is an American multinational information technology company headquartered in Armonk, New York, with operations in over 170 countries. IBM produces and sells computer hardware, middleware and software, and provides hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology. IBM is also a major research organization.
The Barbican's AI: More than Human (16 May-26 Aug 2019) is an major exhibition exploring creative and scientific developments in artificial intelligence demonstrating its potential to revolutionise our lives. Part of Life Rewired, the Barbican's 2019 season exploring what it means to be human when technology is changing everything.