When it comes to artificial intelligence, the view of the public ranges from obsessive excitement to 1984-inspired suspicion. New AI integrations and devices are popping up by the dozen and brands are all trying to stay ahead of the curve.

It’s 2019 and the tech world is buzzing about artificial intelligence. Since becoming accessible to the public in everyday life, consumers and creators alike have been obsessing over all things AI. While many are discussing how this technology can improve our lives by means of smart assistants, improved shopping experiences, and incredibly smart home automation, others are discussing the downsides.