There’s something about the idea of artificial intelligence (AI) that sounds so futuristic, and the concept of robots carrying out human tasks is often depicted on TV, in films and even in books as a way of living and working that has yet to become a reality. In fact, it might even make you wonder if it’s something you’ll actually get to experience first-hand during your lifetime and benefit from a robot doing all the hard work so you don’t have to. However, it could be said that the exciting robotic takeover we’re constantly anticipating is actually happening right now. The truth is, this technology is being used all around us, and it could be that it’s becoming a part of our lives sooner than we initially thought. AI and the coronavirus pandemic Since the spread of COVID-19 and the restrictions the pandemic has placed upon our lives, there has become a growing need for AI more than ever before - and it seems that businesses are really making an effort to use this technology to … [Read more...]