Exploring the journey of AI from a futuristic concept to a reality shaping multiple sectors, with a focus on its capabilities and societal impact. The chapter concludes with a poignant question that prompts reflection on the essence of AI and its implications.
When it comes to artificial intelligence, what are we actually creating? Even those closest to its development are struggling to describe exactly where things are headed, says Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman, one of the primary architects of the AI models many of us use today. He offers an honest and compelling new vision for the future of AI, proposing an unignorable metaphor — a new digital species — to focus attention on this extraordinary moment. (Followed by a Q&A with head of TED Chris Anderson)