18-01 An Introduction
At a recent conference in Toronto, one of the AI presenters started her presentation by saying: “AI is neither software nor hardware. It’s something entirely new.”In a recent interview, physicist Michio Kaku posited that "Today’s artificial intelligence is as smart as a cockroach, a very retarded cockroach". There are so many strong and intelligent opinions…
18-02 The Players
AI has been around for a half century but only recently exploded into our consciousness with the arrival of some fabulous hardware and software.One of the pivotal pioneers was the Canadian scientist Geoffrey Hinton. Often known as the “Godfather of Deep Learning”. He took the idea of a “neural network” to a new level. This…
18-03 The Bright Side
Worries aside, the upside to AI is enormous. Here are a three examples.1) Enhanced Automation: This is the biggie. AI can enhance the level of automation called Smart Manufacturing. This includes robots for plants of all sizes as well as new and improved machine tools. It’s not simply about replacing workers, it’s about doing things…
18-04 The Dark Side
“Open the Pod Bay Doors, Hal”. “I’m sorry Dave. I’m afraid I can’t do that.” These chilling lines from 2001: A Space Odyssey expressed the quintessential fear we have of AI running amok. It’s hard to tell if this scenario is science fiction or something that could happen sooner than later. Let’s focus on a…
18-05 Summary
Let’s hope our leaders introduce the right kind of regulations that allow AI to flourish in a positive direction while minimizing the possible dark sides. AI is and will continue to redefine how society functions on earth and beyond.