Adapt to AI as it takes hold at the workplace

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Serene Luo

Schools Editor

A robot at an exhibition in Qingdao, China. Artificial intelligence refers to computer-controlled robots or systems which can perform the tasks that a human can. It tries to simulate intelligent behaviour and human traits such as decision-making, and is now used in a multitude of settings. PHOTO: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

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Jul 29, 2019, 05:00 AM

In the popular Marvel Cinematic Universe movie series Iron Man, the titular character - billionaire Tony Stark - was assisted by Jarvis, an artificial intelligence (AI) system he built.

Jarvis, which stands for Just A Really Very Intelligent System, ran everything from Stark's mansion to the Iron Man armour he wore before his death in Endgame.

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