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​At its simplest form, AI is a field that combines computer science and robust datasets to enable problem solving. It also encompasses the subfield of machine learning and deep learning. These disciplines are comprised of AI algorithms that seek to create expert systems that make predictions or classification based on input data. And the promise around data management assistance could relieve a burdensome activity from scientists, freeing them to devote more time to validation and interpretation. But there are many sides to consider with this emerging technology, given that public health laboratories' data are their lifeline.