The reason so much money is being invested in AI is obvious: the worldwide business value to be derived from it is expected to soar to US$3.9 trillion by 2022, more than three times the US$1.2 trillion in value it generated in 2018. And it is not just that businesses are benefiting from adopting AI. They are also key agents of change, enabling millions in the developing world to benefit from increased efficiencies, both incremental and far-reaching.