Artificial intelligence: Ireland's ticket to a thriving economy

Since the nationwide recession of 2008, many regions in Ireland are still toiling to regain a stable economic foothold. Tech analysts say the answer lies in artificial intelligence – or AI – which could give Ireland the boost it needs to restore jobs in the country and prevent the ongoing millennial diaspora. A study from PwC indicates AI could add as much as €48 billion to the Irish gross domestic product by 2030. Although it's a sizeable amount, that figure still puts Ireland behind other global economies, such as those in Asia. Researchers clarify the increase will occur partially because of technology such as automation, which would allow members of the Irish workforce to get tasks done faster.