AI = pattern recognition with a “photographic memory”
Good for inspection work.
Helpful with language translation.
Helpful as an online assistant for searches.
........
These are concrete.
But I am not sure they need the data centers and drama?
YOU are the only one with the drama.
“data centers and drama” <— the synthesis marketplace
That is the expanding grey area for competitors in a race to Star Trek notions and some oracle, as long as the competitors can find sponsors. Rewards, maybe, for the top few at the moving finish lines / goal posts, probably followed by more imagination.
Slowly, technical evolution, over the years, as long as there are enough race fans (or government grants/loans).