In recent years, research into artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed multiple fields including visual perception and speech recognition. The International Data Corporation (IDC) estimates that worldwide spending on AI systems totaled $19.1 billion in 2018. American companies and institutions spent three quarters of that money, making the United States a leader in AI. The IDC further expects a 44 percent increase in 2019, for a total of $35.8 billion spent on AI systems, with…
