Artificial intelligence (AI) is at the forefront of daily life. Mass amounts of complicated information can quickly be synthesized, producing immediate answers about almost any topic. Efficiency and accuracy make AI a promising addition to many industries. You may be wondering if AI is going take over. It is a possibility, but AI lacks one essential capability: emotional intelligence (EI). Although AI can certainly define and explain what emotional intelligence is, it does not possess it.

Emotions fuel a person’s motivation, influencing up to 95 percent of their choices. For example, a person is compelled to go to work every day, so they can feel content about taking care of their loved ones. Fear may prevent them from engaging in risky situations that can jeopardize their livelihood. Emotions also signal to a person what is significant about some scenarios. They provide the energy that is necessary to work hard and succeed, and whether they are negative or positive, emotions........

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