Robotic Process Automation (RPA) vs. AI, explained

The expanding universe of artificial intelligence includes many terms and technologies. That naturally leads to overlap and confusion. AI and machine learning are mentioned together so often that some people – non-technical folks especially – might think they're one and the same. They're related but not actually interchangeable terms: Machine learning is a subset, or a specific discipline, of AI. Start adding other terms and technologies into the mix – deep learning is yet another subset of machine learning, for instance – and the opportunities abound for further misconceptions. Deciphering the differences between terms and technologies takes a twist with robotic process automation (RPA) and AI.