AI is in the headlines every day, with the latest news highlighting companies like Nvidia, Apple, Alphabet, Meta, Taiwan Semiconductor, and others leading the charge. Today, nearly everyone has interacted with AI in some capacity. It may have helped you write a paper, craft a letter, or compose a thank you note. Lecturer Sean O’Brien, a cybersecurity expert, explains what artificial intelligence is, its intended purposes, and how it will transform our lives.