Artificial intelligence is a prime point of discussion for businesses across the world. How will increased implementation affect the job market? Will workers have to continually learn new skills to move into new positions or avoid having their current assignments absorbed by robots?

Less emphasized is how AI technology can be used to modify or influence human behavior. In other words, how can AI impact emotional intelligence — or EQ?

Diana Wu David, author of "Future Proof: Reinventing Work in the Age of Acceleration," recently wrote a piece for Fast Company about AI, EQ and our behavior.

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