As it becomes easier for humans to do the mundane with the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), the ability of human kind to process complex emotions will become imperative. While the evolution of AI and machine learning--and how they will change our lifestyle, the markets and workforce in many sectors--has been staring in our face, it is important to know the following facts. AI and machine learning will quickly surpass human beings in many areas and this will shift the skillset required by any worker to stay relevant. Those who want to stay relevant will need to focus on skills and capabilities that machines have trouble replicating, that is, understanding and interacting with fellow humans. There are a lot of things that machines can do better than humans, including jobs, which until recently were seen as impossible without human intervention.

The booming growth of machine learning and artificial intelligence (AI), like most transformational technologies, is both exciting and scary. It's exciting to consider all the ways our lives may improve, from managing our calendars to making medical diagnoses, but it's scary to consider the social and personal implications -- and particularly the implications for our careers. As machine learning continues to grow, we all need to develop new skills in order to differentiate ourselves. It's long been known that AI and automation/robotics will change markets and workforces. Self-driving cars will force over three thousand truck drivers to seek new forms of employment, and robotic production lines like Tesla's will continue to eat away at manufacturing jobs, which are currently at 12 million and falling.