Artificial intelligence equals artificial jobs...?

What do you think when someone says'artificial intelligence'? Artificial intelligence (AI) has come a long way from concept to reality in a short space of time and, despite being a buzzword for the last couple of years, is now mainstream enough that all the main tech players are developing their own products and services to help us through our daily lives. Google has recently developed a context-aware personal assistant simply called the Google Assistant, which can engage in two-way conversations with the user and help with everything from turning the lights on, to playing the latest tunes from Spotify, all without touching a button. Facebook, on the other hand, has taken the different approach of implementing smart chatbots into their Messenger app to make it easier and more convenient for users to check things like the weather and the news, without having to leave the app they're using for conversations. The potential of AI is finally starting to be realised - although there is a long way still to go.