INVESTMENT, DEALMAKING AND M&A: THE FUTURE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE FOR DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT

There is a lot of excitement around the potential for artificial intelligence (AI) to bring about generational change in the games, digital media and entertainment industries, enhancing productivity, benefiting work flow processes and opening up new business models. The reality, however, may be the “peak of inflated expectations” according to IT research firm Gartner. This panel of experts will provide a reality check and discuss the opportunity in the context of the challenges of implementing AI in games, digital media and entertainment businesses today. Where should companies be focusing? Where are investors placing the biggest bets? What will it take for AI to emerge with tangible benefits for businesses in digital entertainment?