This document discusses artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact across industries. It covers why AI is important, how it is affecting industry landscapes and shaping the global economy. It examines where we are today with AI and related technologies like the Internet of Things, big data, cloud computing and robotics. It also explores what AI is, the different elements and types of AI, and how machine learning and deep learning work. Finally, it discusses the impact of AI on various industries and some of the ethical challenges of AI.