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Additive manufacturing is technique of producing a 3D object layer by layer. This is different from a conventional machining operation. In a conventional machining, a component is made by removing chips from the raw material. Additive manufacturing is also called 3D printing. 3D printing has the advantage in that it can produce any complicated 3D object. 3D printing has been deployed in food industries, chemical industries, aeronautical industries, healthcare industry, etc. Many researchers have been working in the recent past on additive manufacturing. In this research work an attempt has been made to explore the usefulness of artificial intelligence (AI) in additive manufacturing. AI enabled Additive manufacturing results in significant cost reduction. Though many researchers have been working in the area of AI not many researchers have focused in detail on the applicability of AI in the area of additive manufacturing. In this context, the findings of current research work assume special significance. The research findings from the current research work provide future directions which are useful not only for academicians but also for practitioners interested in pursuing further research.