Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are interrelated fields that are transforming various sectors by enhancing efficiency, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities. AI, a broad field aiming to mimic human intelligence, encompasses various techniques including ML, which is a subset focused on enabling systems to learn from data without explicit programming. These technologies are widely applied across industries such as healthcare, financial services, public sector, energy, and manufacturing, where they improve diagnostics, risk assessments, cybersecurity, energy distribution, and production processes. The combination of AI and ML offers increased productivity and strategic opportunities but also faces challenges such as data quality, resource constraints, and interoperability with existing systems. Despite these challenges, ongoing advancements in AI and ML promise to drive innovation, with future trends likely to include enhanced human-AI collaboration, multimodal AI integration, and adaptive systems capable of real-time learning and adjustment.