Artificial intelligence has maintained a steady graph of growth in the past few years. But the pandemic led to a rapid digital transformation, which further prompted rapid innovation in the realm. As per McKinsey's State of AI survey published in November 2020, half of the survey respondents had stated their companies had adopted AI in at least one function. Experts well versed in the AI domain predict that it'll continue to experience vast expansion and development in meaningful ways in 2021 and beyond. Let's mull over some of the developments in the domain of AI that you can expect.

The rise of AI and robotics is something that's rightly treated with some skepticism; after all, these new machines may result in the loss of 40% of jobs, and if replacements for these lost positions aren't found, then civil unrest will be likely. However, while there are some sectors where AI should be treated with caution, there are some areas where the development and integration of AI and robotics should be welcome. Healthcare is one of these areas. From helping to diagnose patients to assisting surgeries to all-around boosting the patient experience, the integration of advanced technology in the healthcare system could bring plenty of benefits. Indeed, instead of approaching this issue with caution, there should be excitement about what it can bring to the table.