GDPR -- How does it impact AI?

The vast scope of GDPR has raised fresh challenges -- chief among them is the complex interaction between AI and the GDPR. In particular, this shines a spotlight on Article 22, which concerns automated profiling and decision-making, where the incorrect use of personal data can have huge ramifications for the individuals concerned. The problem is that existing AI system logic takes automated decisions without user consent. Since data is the engine behind AI, Article 22 impacts every industry hoping to leverage the power of technology to drive efficiencies through automated means. In an increasingly data-reliant business landscape, how can organisations reconcile the advent of disruptive technologies and their inherent risks while remaining fully compliant?