One of the definitive leaps in the progress of science and technology in the past few decades has been the development of machines which exhibit intelligence. This intelligence displayed by machines is known as artificial intelligence. The capabilities classified as artificial intelligence are the competence of understanding human speech, understanding complex data, etc. Artificial intelligence in the 21st century has become an integral part of the industrial sector as it helps in solving a number of issues. The various advancements in artificial intelligence are glanced at in this book, and their applications as well as ramifications are looked at in detail. With state-of-the-art inputs by acclaimed experts of this field, this book targets students and professionals.