After staying in the shadows for decades, artificial intelligence is now at the forefront of technology. Neural networks are evolving and gaining capabilities far beyond what they were capable of in the 1950s.

There is endless potential with AI, and people will continue to uncover more uses for it in time. For now, there are seven interesting facts that you may not be aware of.

1. The Artificial Intelligence Market Will Continue To Rise

Data shows us that the market for artificial intelligence has been increasing for the past few years. AI technologies are a good investment as they are the main contributors to the global economy.

According to PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), North America will have a 14% boost in GDP by 2030 thanks to AI contributions. Data suggests that they will also contribute over $15 trillion to the global economy by 2030.

This upward momentum makes artificial intelligence a competitive and lucrative environment. Various developers are already battling for the best intelligence processor for AI.

All its supporting technology will improve, and you’ll see even more advanced systems soon.

2. AI Has Made Autonomous Vehicles Possible

NVIDIA has been working hard on improving its supercomputer line called Drive AGX. It helps autonomous vehicles function. Tests have been successful, and their cars can:

• Plan a route
• Execute the safest path
• Set the car to a map
• Perceive the surrounding environment
• Monitor driver/passenger conditions
• Save energy

Their AI uses a complex network of processes to make informed decisions. Manufacturers are impressed, and 25 companies have already placed orders for the final product.

Autopiloting was only a science fiction concept before, and now, it is close to reality. AI drivers may also lessen accidents that are mainly caused by human error.

3. AI Helped Define The Modern Chess World

In 1997, the Deep Blue computer defeated chess grandmaster Garry Kasparov. Out of the six games they played, three ended in the draw. Deep Blue won two, leaving Kasparov with only one victory.

Before this development, Kasparov had already defeated the previous version of the supercomputer. Deep Blue was capable of thinking of 200 million options per second.

Today many grandmasters use AI to analyze and improve their games. Arguably, many of today’s grandmasters attribute part of their success to contributions given by AI. Not only is this true for chess, but many other competitive sports are now using AI as well. Sports like basketball and football use AI for training.

4. There Is An AI Working As A Licensed Doctor

In 2017, inventors created an AI that was capable of distinguishing cells. It was able to determine different types of bacteria and classify them. Eventually, a neural network developed by Zebra-Med became capable of diagnosing diseases.

After many successful tests, the robot now has a doctor’s license. Now, that may cause some concern, but this AI’s programming keeps the Hippocratic oath. It will treat a person to the best of its ability and preserve the privacy of its patients. It will also be capable of passing any discoveries it makes to others.

5. AI Can Now Make Movies

In 2014, developers created a neural network named Benjamin. The goal was to feed it various science fiction screenplays to see what it could be capable of.

Two years later, it created its first screenplay of the genre called “Sunspring.” The developers filmed it and posted it on YouTube, where it now has over a million views. Benjamin has created two more films since then.

6. Most Of The AI Population Is Female

If you think about it, most of the AI you are encountering are female. The most popular assistants are Alexa and Siri. Even AI customer service handled on websites and through calls has a female voice.

The reason is that studies show both males and females prefer a woman’s voice.

7. AI Has Made It Easier To Connect Brands And Consumers

Both Google and Amazon have admitted to using machine learning to gather information to tailor-fit ads. The reason you can see ads based on recent products or websites you visited is because of AI.

It also helps companies determine what deals to offer and perfect the timing of ads. Jeff Bezos spoke highly of this technology, and it is shaping the future of advertising.

A Bright Future

Advancement in AI, while often unseen, has impacted our daily lives. It has continued to build upon the interconnectedness created since humans entered the digital space.

It wouldn’t be surprising to see AI implemented in many other industries moving forward. The future’s looking bright, and many innovators are working hard to bring us the next best thing.