Nature is not your friend, but AI is

For some, mentioning artificial intelligence conjures up clichés like Skynet and humanity's demise at the hands of our kitchen appliances gone wild. The reality is that, in one form or another, the demands of our evolutionary continuum have created a need for machines in the past and as we move forward, there will be a need to make them smarter. Necessity is said to be the mother of invention and has often helped us combat the unpredictable and sometimes violent forces of nature. In this regard, technology has held our hand since the beginning. From the discovery of fire to the miracle of flight, technology has helped humanity realise greatness.