For several years now, AI has been printed on marketing materials of tech companies far and wide. It’s been heralded as the companion that will get you through tedious routine work, such as writing emails, a feature which I honestly appreciate. The professed development has not stopped there, rather than AI has been envisioned as a replacement for actual people.
AI has also been linked to many malicious activities. Laura Kankaala's article on the Public Exposure blog explores how much AI is used in criminal activities.