PROJECT TASK

Unlike other current buzzing topics such as cryptocurrencies, Non$-$Fungible Tokens $($NFTs$),$ and Web $3\mathrm{.}0,$ which have

tended to lose importance as a result of the difficult economic situation, Artificial Intelligence $($AI$)$ appears to be having a

breakout moment thanks to recent advances in generative AI$,$ particularly by the release of ChatGPT. AI is a strong

technology capable of solving real$-$world issues and simplifying complicated activities across a wide range of businesses,

stimulating change in a variety of fields, from healthcare to education to entertainment. Consequently, many experts are

convinced that AI is here to stay and will impact humanity's destiny in ways similar to the steam engine. Chatbots such as

GPT are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to AI advancements in recent years. AI is seeing a rush in invention and

development, with new tools and technologies appearing on a daily basis. In the next few years, AI will continue to evolve

and expand, enhance economic performance, and add to the global Gross Domestic Product $($GDP$).$

Artificial Intelligence $($AI$)$ infrastructure lays the groundwork for a wide range of AI technologies to be deployed across

industries. Assume you have been employed as an AI and Machine learning $($ML$)$ solution architect for a manufacturing firm

to help with the design of an AI and ML adoption and implementation framework.

Question $1(25$ Marks$)$

Provide a thorough evaluation of Artificial Intelligence $($AI$)$ infrastructure integration with Big Data, the Internet of Things

$($IoT$),$ and cloud computing.

Question $2(25$ Marks$)$

Evaluate the different layers of an IoT architecture and provide detailed illustrations of IoT use cases in a manufacturing firm

with practical examples.

Question $3(25$ Marks$)$

AI in the cybersecurity market aids organisations in monitoring, detecting, reporting, and mitigating cyber threats to ensure

the confidentiality of information. The growing awareness, advancements in information technology, upgrades in intelligence

and surveillance solutions, and the accumulation of knowledge from various sources have necessitated the adoption of

dependable and enhanced cybersecurity measures across all sectors$.$ The rise in cyber$-$attacks is fuelling the development

of AI$-$powered cyber systems.

Provide a thorough evaluation of the application of AI and machine learning to mitigate cyber threats and cyber$-$attacks.

Question $4(25$ Marks$)$

As AI propels industries and reshapes the business landscape through increased productivity, it could reach a market value

of US$$755$bn in $2030.$ AI will have a crucial impact on the GDP by boosting economic performance, especially with regard to

product and service innovation. Nearly all markets are currently witnessing a plunge in investments, whereas AI has

recently experienced a burst of activity. Assume you have been hired as a technology strategist for a specific firm to help

with the development of strategies for the firm to invest in AI$.$

Provide a detailed AI$-$integrated strategy report that considers technologies, executive, and management choices

appropriate for investment in AI$.$