Machine learning (ML) is an innovative tool that advances technology in every industry around the world. Due to its constant learning and evolution, the algorithms are able to adapt based on success and failure. Then, they can help people in daily life. Machine learning mimics the human brain. It entails deep learning from its neural networks, natural language processing (NLP), and constant changes based on incoming information. Of course, these algorithms aren't perfect, but they become more refined with every interaction.

Artificial Intelligence and related fields like deep learning and machine learning have come to dominate discussions about where our society is headed, with debate often polarised between declaring AI to be the savior of society or its potential downfall. The truth lies somewhere in the middle: AI won't destroy our civilization, but we can't cede responsibility for saving it to AI, either. In any case, AI-related technologies are versatile and powerful and can provide the basis for change in our world. We caught up with some leading experts in the field to ask them for their view on the future of AI. Prof. Barry O'Sullivan is Director of the Insight Centre for Data Analytics, Computer Science, at University College Cork, Ireland.