In an unpredictable and turbulent business world it is sometimes hard to accurately fathom possible future trends. But on one forecast we can be pretty certain: that artificial intelligence technology will play a bigger part in the strategic thinking of the bosses of Britain’s largest companies.
The Evening Standard asked all the businesses that make up the FTSE 100 index about AI plans this year and next. Of the 21 that responded — in sectors ranging from packaging to pharmaceuticals — all said they would be investing in it.
