What, why and how of artificial intelligence

What is Artificial Intelligence (AI), why is the world so captivated by it and how can you develop AI systems and be a part of this exciting world of AI? These are reasonable questions being asked by many due to the hype associated with AI. The path on how to get there, is the answer to the third and most important question in my opinion for budding students and is closely tied to what motivated researchers to develop this technology. Because once you understand the underlying logic behind what drives this field, it makes it easier for anyone who wishes to get into this field to get an edge in today's highly competitive environment. Beforehand, it is important to fully understand what AI is.