This document provides an overview of artificial intelligence and several AI applications: 1) It discusses the growth of AI startups and academic papers on AI since 2000, indicating increasing interest and research in the field. 2) It profiles several companies using AI like Tesla (autopilot), Boxever (customer engagement), and Galacticar (insurance claims processing) and describes their AI applications. 3) It also briefly discusses virtual assistants, affective computing, intelligent agents, and Naxolink AI's interest in developing an emotional companion using AI to address issues like suicide prevention.