Erik Brynjolfsson, MIT Sloan School professor, explains how rapid advances in machine learning are presenting new opportunities for businesses. He breaks down how the technology works and what it can and can\u2019t do (yet). He also discusses the potential impact of AI on the economy, how workforces will interact with it in the future, and suggests managers start experimenting now. Brynjolfsson is the co-author, with Andrew McAfee, of the HBR Big Idea article, \u201cThe Business of Artificial Intelligence.\u201d They\u2019re also the co-authors of the new book, \u201cMachine, Platform, Crowd: Harnessing Our Digital Future.