Artificial intelligence here to stay

Every time you use Google maps, calculators, or email spam filters, do you know you’re using AI? Probably not. This is because AI is mostly associated with “out of this world” science fiction, the fear that “robots are stealing our jobs,” and incomprehensible jargon like “machine learning” and “block chain.” But in reality, AI is simply the development of computer systems that can perform tasks that would have previously required human intelligence. With artificial intelligence, a computer can "think" for itself without being programmed to do so.

In March, HR professionals from across Kenya gathered in Nakuru for the College of Human Resources Management (CHRM)’s summit on Artificial Intelligence: Future-Proofing the Workforce.