Artificial intelligence is an extremely broad and deep field -- the applications are so numerous, and the tools so varied, that it can be tough to wrap one's arms around, let alone figure out which companies will benefit the most from it. And the average retail investor may not have the time or inclination to dive into the minutia of algorithms, machine learning, deep learning, computer vision, and inference. Yet the rapidly growing AI market will create an estimated $3.9 trillion in business value by 2022, so it's not a space that smart tech investors can ignore. The good news is that many of the technology companies doing big things in AI are already household names, and you don't need a computer science degree to grasp the basics of how they're using artificial intelligence to improve their businesses. If you want your portfolio to have more exposure to the AI market, but aren't sure where to begin, all you need to do is take a look at what Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL), NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA), Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) are doing in the space, and just pick one.

Today, I'm excited to share that, for the first time, the same machine learning courses used to train engineers at Amazon are now available to all developers through AWS. We've been using machine learning across Amazon for more than 20 years. With thousands of engineers focused on machine learning across the company, there are very few Amazon retail pages, products, fulfillment technologies, stores which haven't been improved through the use of machine learning in one way or another. Many AWS customers share this enthusiasm, and our mission has been to take machine learning from something which had previously been only available to the largest, most well-funded technology companies, and put it in the hands of every developer. Thanks to services such as Amazon SageMaker, Amazon Rekognition, Amazon Comprehend, Amazon Transcribe, Amazon Polly, Amazon Translate, and Amazon Lex, tens of thousands of developers are already on their way to building more intelligent applications through machine learning.

As the old saying goes, "Home is where the heart is... and all your stuff, and your kids' stuff, and a lot of other things you need to clean or put away." Once you're done with holiday shopping for your friends, family, and kids on this Cyber Monday, don't forget to pick up a few things for yourself as well. A smart home thermostat, or robot vacuum, can go a long way towards making your household chores just a little easier. Deals tend to flow in and out of availability and vary in price during Cyber Monday. We will continue to update this list as we learn about new deals, and cross out links that no longer offer the promised discount, or sell out.

Thanksgiving and Black Friday may be over, but Cyber Monday is here, and it's one of your last chances to grab several Amazon devices, plus lots of other electronics, kitchen appliances, and even fashion over at Amazon. We've gone and sniffed out some of the best Cyber Monday deals on Amazon you can find, including Instant Pots, Fitbits, robot vacuums and more, below. Slate has relationships with various online retailers. If you buy something through our links, Slate may earn an affiliate commission. We update links when possible, but note that deals can expire and all prices are subject to change.

If you've been following the latest hiring trends, you may have noticed that many recruiters are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) tools to tackle discrimination in hiring―and the expectations for success are high. However, HR technology analysts and even executives at companies offering AI solutions caution that a totally bias-free hiring process may be difficult to achieve. Amazon, the world's largest online retailer, found out the hard way. In 2015, the company discovered that a recruiting system it was building with machine-learning algorithms had begun to downgrade certain resumes that included words such as "women's club." By contrast, the system favored male candidates to whom such verbs such as "executed" and "captured" were attributed.

Assorted Board Games, Video Games, Kids' Books, and Movies--Buy 2 Get 1 Free: This is a great chance to snag gifts for all the kids on your list. BOGO Toys--Buy one get one free: This sale includes major toy brands like Baby Alive, Hot Wheels, Melissa & Doug, Nerf, and more. And you can save up to 50% on loads of other toys at Target too. Canon EOS M50 Digital SLR Camera (black)--$599.99 (Save $300) Crock-Pot 6 Qt 8-in-1 Multi-Cooker--$49.99 (Save $25): Our favorite multi-cooker (better than the Instant Pot!) is currently at one of its lowest prices this year. Ecovacs Deebot N79W--$149.99 (Save $50): This is one of our favorite smart robot vacuum (it's just the Target-exclusive version).

This is one of the best Black Friday deals of the year. It makes a fantastic gift, and with Ancestry's more than 10 million members, you might even be able to find a long-lost relative. People go bonkers for these tiny handheld Bluetooth speakers, and now you can save $10 per speaker with this awesome 2-pack deal. Just don't forget to use the code "ANKSPK20" at checkout. Apple HomePod--$249.99 at Best Buy (Save $100): We've never seen this musical beast on sale before, so this is huge.

If you make a purchase by clicking one of our links, we may earn a small share of the revenue. However, our picks and opinions are independent from USA TODAY's newsroom and any business incentives. Black Friday may be over, but that doesn't mean the deals have gone anywhere. Deals have extended well into the weekend, and we have found the best deals for you right now, making this weekend a prime time to save you both money and hours spent wandering around the mall. The only thing better than having a robot clean up your house for you?

WiFi Only 32GB Tablet--$349.99 at Target (Save $250): This sale was originally for $150 off. Assorted Board Games, Video Games, Kids' Books, and Movies--Buy 2 Get 1 Free at Target: This is a great chance to snag gifts for all the kids on your list. Bodum Brazil French Press--$10 at Target (Save $5): This is one of the best French presses we've ever tested down to its lowest price ($5 less than Amazon's selling it for and $10 less than full price). Although the glass does get a bit hot, it's still a great affordable option. BOGO Toys--Buy one get one free at Target: This sale includes major toy brands like Baby Alive, Hot Wheels, Meliisa & Doug, Nerf, and more.

We've all seen the impact of being data-obsessed in the retail industry. While Amazon shapes the future of its business and the industry at large using insights gleaned from troves of data, many retailers are struggling to implement a data-driven mindset across the organization. Artificial intelligence is the key to unleashing value from retail datasets, particularly those used to forecast future demand. Accurate forecasts are critical for retailers (and the industries that rely on them for distribution, like consumer packaged goods) as they depend on these predictions for revenue and operational management. Forecast too much demand and you'll be left with excess inventory, while a short-sided forecast can leave the consumer empty-handed.