As the digital transformation of businesses and services continues with full force, artificial intelligence (AI) has become somewhat of a buzzword in the technology sector. While it's true that we haven't quite reached the level of technology sophistication often shown off in Hollywood blockbusters, there already are a variety of use cases where machine learning algorithms are being deployed to improve different aspects of our daily lives. Below, we look at four industries that are reaping the rewards of using AI and what this might mean for the future. Healthcare is one of the most promising areas likely to be transformed significantly by AI and machine learning. This is because this technology can quickly go through large amounts of data and find patterns that humans might miss.