Michael Calma sees the rapid development of technology making a huge impact on our lives

Artificial intelligence — AI for short — used to be in the realm of science fiction, with books and movies featuring human-like robots. Today, it is very much integrated with how humans interact with the digital world: chatbots, navigational tool and virtual assistants, such as Siri and Alexa, all rely on AI technology. With all these advantages and conveniences, AI also comes with its risks, including data mining and privacy.