We are in the foothills of an AI journey. On April 8 the EU issued in-depth guidelines on developing and implementing trustworthy Artificial Intelligence. The guidelines identify fundamental requirements for AI in Europe and set a global standard for efforts to advance AI that is Ethical and Responsible. "It's like putting the foundations in before you build a house. Now is the time to do it," said Liam Benham, Vice President, Government and Regulatory Affairs, in Europe.

But there's a limited pool of talent, and viable candidates who smell the desperation are putting a high price on their skills. The number of job postings featuring "artificial intelligence" or "machine learning" in their description has doubled since 2015, according to global jobs site Indeed.com. Prospective employees are increasingly seeking out those jobs, too. Search entries for AI and machine learning positions have increased by 182 percent over the last three years. But more job searches don't mean more qualified applicants, as industries struggle to find sufficiently skilled candidates.

But a limited pool of talent has allowed viable candidates who smell the desperation to put a high price on their skills. The number of job postings featuring "artificial intelligence" or "machine learning" in their description has doubled since 2015, according to global jobs site Indeed.com, Search entries for AI and machine learning positions have risen 182% in the past three years. But more job searches don't mean more qualified applicants, as industries struggle to find sufficiently skilled candidates. Meanwhile, the lucrative salaries being offered on public platforms such as Indeed.com