We generate an estimated 2.5 exabytes a day. This data is also called the oil of the 21st century as it can contain a plethora of actionable insights. But the abundance of data makes consuming it like trying to drink water from a fire hydrant – a losing proposition. As a consequence, AI techniques are heralded as the solution.

This course introduces the relevant techniques to collect, process, and gain insights from large amounts of data. First, we will cover Big Data technology and illustrate how a start-up can process exabytes with simple scripts and a credit card. Next, we will introduce artificial intelligence techniques and how they can be used to mine data. Finally, we will focus on more recent AI technologies such as deep learning that have revolutionized many application domains. Practical exposure to these techniques and discussions on their maturity illustrate how they can be leveraged for businesses and society.