Predictive Thursdays: AI for Dummies--What Is Artificial Intelligence?

We all see the term artificial intelligence (AI) thrown around in many contexts. AI is a buzzword in the tech industry in particular. However, many people (including those in IT) don't actually understand what AI is nor the challenges and opportunities it presents. Today, I'm beginning a series of blogs to share the basics of all things AI. As computer systems become ever more capable of performing the tasks that traditionally are staffed by human employees, the evolution will affect nearly every industry.