8 AI-powered tech trends to keep an eye on in 2018

These are some of the terms used to describe artificial intelligence. However, as government leaders and businesses grapple with the idea of harnessing the power of AI, they often forget one key element -- innovation is only as good as its application. You might have a fantastic concept, but without the proper execution, it remains just that -- a concept instead of something you're able to benefit from. So, it's about time we changed our focus from the theory behind artificial intelligence to AI-powered systems. Deep neural networks, also known as deep learning, emulate human brain functioning, and "learn" from audio, images, and text.