AI is taking retailing to new dimensions

By | November 28, 2017

Artificial intelligence in the form of “digital touchpoints” like chatbots are becoming common — and essential

Source: www.cbsnews.com

I am dreading the day that bots surround me at the stores and are constantly wanting to “help me” buy something. But then maybe that is more a fear than a likely outcome.

Author: craig keefner

Craig Allen Keefner is an industry analyst, content strategist, and longtime authority on self-service kiosks, digital signage, unattended payment systems, and interactive technology. He manages content and industry strategy for Kiosk Industry and The Industry Group, with a focus on kiosk software, hardware-software integration, accessibility, payment compliance, healthcare kiosks, restaurant self-service, and emerging AI automation. Craig has covered the self-service and kiosk industry since the 1990s, tracking how public-facing terminals move from concept to field deployment. His work combines industry research, vendor analysis, operator conversations, standards tracking, trade show coverage, and practical experience with the real-world constraints of kiosk deployments. https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiosk