Poker

These robots are basically unbeatable, and they suck the fun — and the money — out of playing, says Kit Chellel of Bloomberg.

"Stereotypically, poker is a boys' club. It's booze, it's betting, it's a smoky basement. It's all the places that women don't feel comfortable. And that's what we're trying to shift," said Erin Lydon, president of Poker Power.

For one investment firm, competitive video gaming suddenly looked better than the volatile energy industry.

Applications of that type of artificial intelligence could make their way not just into business but also military strategy.

Maria Konnikova discovered a passion — and talent — for cards.