What Does Artificial Intelligence Mean For Nonprofit Organizations?

Artificial intelligence is an area of computer science that trains machines to preform tasks that would normally be done by humans. There has been a lot of buzz—both positive and negative—around AI over the last few years. In 2016, Microsoft CEO Staya Nadella declaredthat "bots are the new apps." Last year, Elon Musk warned about the dangers of AI and the rise of the robots. We live in an era with billions of devices that are actively learning us and each other. This is one of the reasons digital transformation has the potential to influence nearly every aspect of our lives.

While there has been an increase in conversations about AI over the past few years, we all have been seeing its effects for quite some time. AI is how Netflix is able to suggest a video that you might enjoy, Amazon is able to recommend a product that you may need next week based on past purchases, and it is also how your email filters spam messages that you do not want to receive in your inbox. AI is already a part of our day-to-day lives, and it will continue to be prevalent for years to come.