No next-big-thing investment trend has arguably been hotter since the advent of the internet than artificial intelligence (AI) is right now.

When discussing "AI," I'm referring to software and systems handling tasks that would normally be overseen by humans. Machine learning gives software and systems the ability to learn and evolve without human intervention, which can make these systems more proficient at their tasks over time.

The utility of AI can't be overstated enough. Almost every sector and industry can benefit from its use, which is probably why the analysts at PwC believe artificial intelligence will add $15.7 trillion to the global economy come 2030.

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