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Generally AI - Season 2 - Episode 6: The Godfathers of Programming and AI

The InfoQ Podcast

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The Evolution of Neural Networks and AI Impact

This chapter explores the transformative journey of neural networks in artificial intelligence, marking the monumental success of AlexNet in 2012 for image recognition. It examines the historical skepticism towards neural networks, the significance of large datasets, and advancements in computational power while addressing the societal implications of AI advancements, including job displacement and biases. The discussion also highlights future concerns regarding governance and the potential threats posed by superintelligent AI.

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