How humans and machines can collaborate to solve problems and communicate compassionately

Since I was a young girl studying computer science and engineering in India, I've always been interested in exploring how science and technology can help solve real-world problems. In my IBM Research career that spans 20 years and counting, I've indulged my passion for problem-solving by building technologies that help businesses and organizations of all shapes and sizes overcome their challenges. I try to instill this fascination for problem-solving in my 10-year-old daughter, who recently attended a robotics summer camp. When she came home frustrated from the camp one day, she asked me, "Why should I care about artificial intelligence? What does A.I. have to do with me?"