The computer scientist who developed part of the question-and-answer capability that was licensed by Apple Inc.’s Siri has launched a data-analysis tool for business.

Wolfram Alpha Enterprise, named after founder Stephen Wolfram, includes a continuously updated library of trillions of data points and AI-driven computational models. The service is targeted toward business users with nontechnical backgrounds. The idea is to make low-price tools of data science ubiquitous and instantly available to corporate users.

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