Saving lives! Well sort of... Artificial intelligence is what gives computers the ability to learn, think, reason, and even understand human emotions, allowing computers to do more then just repetive tasks.  No need to worry about highly cognitive robots taking over the workforce. In the medical field, AI is being designed to assist doctors (not replace them) in the effort to reduce the mortality rate among patients awaiting care from specialists. AI could be saving lives simply by being able to recommend prioritizing treatment for a high-risk patient so that they receive necessary attention quicker than someone who isn’t at a high risk, thus reducing the chance for a disease or illness to spread.