You\u2019ve probably heard of it, but artificial intelligence \u2013 or more simply referred to as AI \u2013 is a computer\u2019s ability to work towards mimicking human cognition through machine learning. What\u2019s machine learning? It\u2019s an important branch of artificial intelligence where computer programs and applications are trained to learn on their own. This eliminates the need for humans to continually instruct in efforts to improve their function.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While AI is nowhere near an exact replica of human capabilities<\/strong>, it can be used to tackle several common business pain points.<\/strong> From handling mundane and repetitive tasks across the company to tackling larger and more complex projects, the possibilities are truly endless. It\u2019s a matter of what avenue the company decides to explore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Regardless of how the company decides to implement artificial intelligence into their current workflow and operations, whether that\u2019s boosting cybersecurity or improving efficiency across the board, one thing is clear: Artificial intelligence is the future.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Just as how the cloud has become commonplace among other technology platforms, it\u2019s predicted AI will be the same. If you\u2019re wanting to succeed in 2021 and beyond, a business must learn to balance the value of AI and good ol\u2019 fashioned hard work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you need proof, just look at the growth of AI in the US. Between 2016 and 2019, there was a whopping 270% growth of interest in artificial intelligence.<\/strong> In 2019 alone, more than one in three organizations were using artificial intelligence or had plans to do so. Today, the forecasted AI annual growth rate between 2020 and 2027 is 33.2% according to Fortune Business Insights<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bloomin\u2019 Blinds continues to be a pioneer in our industry by providing our current and future franchise owners access to some of the\u00a0latest tools and tech\u00a0to grow their locally owned and operated Bloomin\u2019 Blinds locations and this is no different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bloomin\u2019 Blinds is leveraging AI to understand what customers really want.<\/strong> We\u2019re able to do this by using customer relationship management software (CRM) with AI. This powerful combination allows us to understand customers better than ever thought possible! Machine learning can gather data from many places, including newsletters, social media, and other places current, past, and potential Bloomin\u2019 Blinds customers are found.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow Does Bloomin\u2019 Blinds Use Artificial Intelligence?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n