Tech giants and universities must work together to build the future of AI

The concept of AI has been a subject of fascination for almost as long as computers have existed. However, we've only recently begun to see what a future with AI might actually look like and -- despite the grim picture that is often painted in sci-fi stories -- the outlook is pretty exciting. Luckily for us, the AI industry is currently less focused on the task of replacing the human race with an army of brutal machines and more occupied with solving big data problems. While this might stave off the cyborg apocalypse for a few years, it does create a more immediate issue for the global community. As the demand for skilled professionals in AI continues to expand, employers are struggling to keep up.