BM Launches Watson-Powered Data Kits for Hospitality Industry

Watson Data Kits provide companies with pre-vetted, machine-readable, industry-specific data that can enable them to scale artificial intelligence across their businesses. LAS VEGAS—In the latest illustration as to how IBM is installing Watson as the virtual beating heart of its entire franchise, the company at the Think 2018 conference on March 20 launched a set of tools called Watson Data Kits, which are designed to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence applications for enterprises. Watson Data Kits aim to provide companies in multiple industries with pre-vetted, machine-readable, industry-specific data that can enable them to scale artificial intelligence across their business. These kits, which are to become available within the next several weeks, initially will be used first in the travel, transportation and food industries, offering travel points of interest and food menus, respectively.