The concept of artificial intelligence (AI) has been a science fiction pillar for decades, but in the 21st century, it has become science fact. IBM defines AI as "technology that enables computers and machines to simulate human learning, comprehension, problem solving, decision making, creativity, and autonomy." Although sci-fi books, films, and TV shows have tried to shed light on what form that mechanical autonomy could take, the reality is a little more humdrum — and a lot more useful.

Since the 1950s, AI systems have evolved from machines that demonstrate human intelligence to deep learning models capable of thinking for themselves, albeit in a limited fashion. Far from plotting the overthrow of humans, AI is supporting and, in some cases, driving incredible leaps in many industrie

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