Artificial intelligence (AI) is, without a doubt, the spark that will ignite the next technological revolution and change the world as we know it. Businesses too have awoken to its vast potential and, in the past decade or so, have invested heavily on various innovations and developments. Over the years, the focus has shifted. Whereas before it was all about discovering the next technological breakthrough, sectors are looking for more tangible, real-world applications – and acquiring the right talent is a big part of the transformation.

To find out the latest tech and hiring trends in AI, Michael Page spoke to AI leaders from across the Asia-Pacific region – and here are the insights.