In a future where artificial intelligence (AI) is ubiquitous, psychology will remain a resource for helping people cope with the uncertainty and change. As the world becomes increasingly more technological, so does the need for human-based counseling and connection. AI is well along its path to surpass capabilities of human intelligence. The first AI research project was launched in 1956 at Dartmouth and is generally considered the birth of artificial intelligence. The convergence of several technology trends has enabled AI researchers to achieve breakthroughs and become commercially available.

The predictions that robots and artificial intelligence will soon take over the world may be a little premature. To be sure, the field of artificial intelligence is booming, and the technology is rapidly evolving. As its name implies, AI uses computer learning to handle all manner of basic human tasks, such as decision-making and data analysis. Its potential applications include everything from manufacturing to, yes, even being a CEO, by some estimates. And if you're a startup in artificial intelligence, the time to get funding is now, according to new research from CB Insights, the venture capital research firm. AI companies received 310 million in 54 funding deals in 2015, a seven-fold increase in the last four years.