hen we hear the word Artificial Intelligence (AI), we are used up thinking of “human-like” or “general” intelligence. The centuries-long hunt to develop machines and software with human-like intelligence, inches closer to reality. Scientists develop intelligent machines that can simulate reasoning, develop knowledge and allow computers to set and achieve goals, moving closer to mimicking the human thought process. These intelligent systems improve the accuracy of predictions, accelerate problem-solving and automate administrative tasks bringing in an era of automation. Though this concept of AI exists for quite a while, it is only in the recent years that it has picked up on the…show more content… The rapid adoption of the machine learning technology in the advertising & media, finance and retail sectors in this region and increase in the usage of natural language processing techniques are contributing to the growth of the artificial intelligence market in APAC. AI is also driving the tech job market, particularly in the APAC region. AI is the wave which will push this generation towards the next industrial revolution. As of today, industries across the healthcare, finance, transportation, and manufacturing sectors are witnessing its hugely positive impact. With technological developments, we are ushering in an era which will witness automation in everyday activities and tasks to