The ecosystem around Python is massive. There is a rich set of libraries and frameworks that are specifically designed for AI and ML, including TensorFlow, PyTorch, Keras, Scikit-learn, and Pandas ...

The language was created around 1990 by Guido van Rossum, a fan of Monty Python. Since then it has matured at a phenomenal rate, thanks to its open source nature.

As reported on InfoWorld, Python is not only the language of choice for AI, but recently beat out JavaScript as the most used language on GitHub. That is no small feat.

Python, like R, is an open-source language, so it is free for anyone to use. Unlike R, though, it is a fully fledged, general-purpose language and an integral part of digital life.