As humans become increasingly reliant on technology and machines for their daily activities and decision-making, there is concern over a possible conflict between machines and people. Artificial intelligence is one area that has shown potential to help in many things but has also shown the possibility of affecting various humans in different ways adversely. For instance, if left unchecked, AI can create inequality and can even deny humans their rights. On the contrary, if used for good, it can enhance these rights and provide shared prosperity and create a future we all dream of for ourselves.

The idea that computers and programs can learn and make decisions independently is something everyone thought was impossible a few decades ago. This is no longer the case in the modern world. Because of the advancement in these technologies, AI systems have accomplished many things that were once done only by humans. AI-based systems are now competing with humans in various fields and are helping them in many others. This has improved the efficiency of operations in almost every part of human life. As AI continues to advance, it will significantly change how we live and work. Here are some trends you should expect next year going forward.

The most successful data analysts are able to take key data and weave it into a story to convey their point to stakeholders. This is often called a “data story” and is used by analysts who are presenting to an audience who may not understand the intricacies of data. They do this by presenting their findings visually – which is easier for most people to comprehend.  Often time this is through graphs, charts, or other visualization tools like infographics. But is a data story really that important in the world of statistics?

In the years to come, artificial intelligence (AI) will become increasingly present in almost every part of human life. From work to personal life, AI will inspire various actions and will inspire decisions we make in areas such as shopping, marketing, media, transportation, and education, among others. As this technology continues showing immense potential, expectations surrounding it will continue growing, and so will be the calls for transparency and ethics, which will be too much for businesses to ignore. Regardless of this, here are a few ways in which AI is already making a difference.