Artificial intelligence is a big data exercise, according to David Aferiat, managing partner, Trade Ideas, who says A.I. leverages machine learning to create a virtual analyst that can provide a real-time information advantage in the markets. Speaking with Terry Roche, principal and head of fintech research, TABB Group, Aferiat discusses the second wave of big data – the ability to automate actions (or inactions) based on the insight derived from the data – the rise of robo-advisers, and the opportunities for traditional asset managers to generate alpha using A.I.