Before you build another machine-learning startup, read this

The hype around artificial intelligence/machine learning has reached mythic proportions. Some commentators are calling AI the fourth industrial revolution. Others are calling it the new electricity. An incredible amount of money is pouring into companies focused on AI/ML, as it has the potential to revolutionize most, if not all industries. Such a major technology revolution deserves broad and deep financing, potentially justifying the dollars being invested in the space.