Last Week in AI Geoff Hinton‘s Hot Take, Robots in Walmart and Art, Confidence in AI for Healthcare
Nov 13, 2020
Geoff Hinton believes deep learning could achieve full artificial intelligence, sparking fascinating debates in the community. Walmart has scrapped its plans for robot shelf scanning, raising questions about automation in retail. Confidence in AI within healthcare is on the rise, with leaders expecting quicker returns on investment. Artist Sougwen Chung is innovating by designing AI robots to collaborate in her artistic endeavors, blending creativity with technology in exciting new ways.
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Deep Learning's Potential
- Geoff Hinton believes deep learning can achieve full AI, even if it requires new tricks.
- He acknowledges symbolic approaches but thinks deep learning will ultimately prevail.
Walmart Abandons Robots
- Walmart ended its contract with Bossa Nova Robotics for inventory robots.
- They found simpler solutions and were concerned about shopper reactions to robots.
AI in Healthcare
- Healthcare executives are increasingly confident in AI, expecting ROI in under three years.
- Many have AI strategies and implementation plans, suggesting a growing trend.