Will #ArtificialIntelligence surpass human intelligence?

Artificial intelligence today is making progress exponentially and opening new horizons as to the possibilities it provides us. While some view it as a chance at eradicating hunger and solving illiteracy and poverty, others are concerned about a future where machines surpass human intelligence and make decisions that endanger our safety and survival. The birth of artificial intelligence has greatly promoted technological growth. Today the tech giants are employing AI to work on combatting issues such as hunger, poverty, illiteracy and even crime. How does AI help in all this?