Artificial Intelligence, an enigmatic term for technologies that make gadgets and software "smart," is expected to become a bigger part of our lives thanks to advances in computing power, data storage and high-speed networks such as 5G. San Diego is in a strong position to benefit from the expansion of artificial intelligence, according to a study "Measuring the Future: AI and San Diego's Economy" released last week from the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corp. While the study did not pinpoint a specific number of artificial intelligence jobs in the region, it did highlight industries with above-average employment in AI fields. They include telecommunications, information technology, software and transportation. Large companies with operations in San Diego such as Booz Allen Hamilton, Northrop Grumman and ResMed -- as well as smaller businesses such as Lytx, Lockton and Semantic AI -- are among the firms developing artificial intelligence technology in the region.

Artificial intelligence, an enigmatic term for technologies that make gadgets and software "smart," is expected to become a bigger part of our lives thanks to advances in computing power, data storage and high-speed networks such as 5G. San Diego is in a strong position to benefit from the expansion of artificial intelligence, according to a study "Measuring the Future: AI and San Diego's Economy" released last week from the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corp. While the study did not pinpoint a specific number of artificial intelligence jobs in the region, it did highlight industries with above-average employment in AI fields. They include telecommunications, information technology, software and transportation. Large companies with operations in San Diego such as Booz Allen Hamilton, Northrop Grumman and ResMed -- as well as smaller businesses such as Lytx, Lockton and Semantic AI -- are among the firms developing artificial intelligence technology in the region.