Whether it's beating world-leading chess players or strong-arming cyber security strategies, artificial intelligence technology is quickly becoming ubiquitous across all industries. The pace of growth over the last few years has made AI a major commercial opportunity, with Gartner valuing the global market right now at $1.2 trillion, and that's before we've really seen a mass rollout of the technology. The UK has long been considered a major player in the development of AI, and its industry is enjoying a period of substantial investment. In April, the UK Government announced its AI Sector Deal – a £1 billion funding package backed by 50 leading businesses and organisations. The aim is to turn our already world-leading research into a major export in the coming years.