Selling Pickaxes during the Gold Rush: Capturing the Importance of Artificial Intelligence - Cantina

With startups, enterprises, and governments all pouring funds into artificial intelligence, the technology is poised to explode in the coming years. Tech and non-tech companies alike are racing to get ahead of competitors and tap into its potential, with corporate giants leading the way. AI seems to have it all: from the sci-fi-esque imagery to the big-name recognition to the enormous, universal market potential. With such a golden promise, it's little wonder that so many companies are on board the AI train. But with so much hype comes a lot of noise--how can we be sure that the current wave of hype isn't merely a passing fad?