The Master of Science (MSc) in Artificial Intelligence (AI) is designed to meet the growing needs for AI throughout the workforce which will create added value and wealth for Irish businesses. Given society’s increasing communications with global partners, AI is emerging as a highly employable discipline.
In computer science, Artificial intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think like humans and mimic their actions.
According to a recent report by Forbes, by 2022 AI skills will be required in every industry and could create up to 22 million new jobs globally. Recent findings were presented in The World Economic Forum and the estimates were that by 2025 machines are expected to perform more current work tasks than humans compared to 71% being performed by humans today.
The report concludes that robotics, smart automation technology, and artificial intelligence, could contribute up to $15 trillion to global GDP by 2030.