Navigating the AI Landscape: Understanding Trends, Jargon, and Data Readiness

Analyzing publication data from the past decade reveals a remarkable surge in artificial intelligence-related research outputs, reflecting the increasing interest and investment in AI across academia and industry. This white paper looks at the growing importance of AI as evidenced across various metrics (including research publications, research funding, and patents), provides insights to better understand common AI terminology and concepts, and provides an overview of the importance of data readiness for successful AI integration.