A.I. isn't about to invade your life -- it already has

Imagine this fairly typical scene of modern life. You are half-heartedly watching a recommended show on Netflix while casually checking sports recaps on your phone when you receive a potential fraud alert from your bank because, while making your routine Amazon purchases, you were tempted to treat yourself to a lavish suggested item. This is hardly the kind of scene that makes for a gripping sci-fi movie. However, in this moment, every aspect of your life is positively bathed in artificial intelligence. Thanks to Hollywood, the phrase "artificial intelligence" conjures visions of a full-blown Skynet takeover, or at least a wisecracking robot sidekick.