Despite no shortage of next-big-thing investment trends over the last three decades, nothing has come close to capturing the buzz that was created on Wall Street when the internet transformed corporate America in the mid-1990s. That is, until now.

For more than a year, professional and retail investors have been captivated by the game-changing potential of artificial intelligence (AI). AI involves using software and systems in place of humans, and allowing these systems to learn and evolve over time without human intervention. Ideally, AI can become more proficient at repetitive tasks, and possibly even learn new skills over time, which would give the technology utility in pretty much every sector and industry.

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