Can artificial intelligence solve our societal issues?

There are, largely speaking, two camps when it comes to artificial intelligence. On one hand, there's those who are wary of the negatives that have been reported on in the press and worry that the future isn't as bright as we'd hoped for. Then there's those who see the remarkable opportunity it offers and are working hard to mine its advantages. Undeniably, AI will shape society, it's unavoidable; history's not exactly littered with examples of technological advancements that have simply been rejected. While the tightrope of personal intrusion needs to be very carefully walked, it would be remiss of us to reject its benefits outright.