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Fei-Fei Li: AI's new possibilities for robots

May 9, 2024
Fei-Fei Li, known as the godmother of AI, is a professor at Stanford and co-director of the Human-Centered AI Institute. In this discussion, she unveils the latest advances at the intersection of robotics and generative AI. They explore how data enhances AI and robotics, and how human thoughts can become robotic actions. Li also emphasizes the importance of human-centered AI, addressing ethical concerns while fostering optimism for future developments. Tune in for a deep dive into the innovative possibilities of AI!
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  • Fei-Fei Li's creation of ImageNet revolutionized AI by providing large datasets, crucial for the development of generative AI models today.
  • The collaboration between academia and the tech industry is essential for ethical AI advancements, balancing innovation with human-centered applications.

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The Evolution of AI Through Data

The development of ImageNet marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of AI, demonstrating the critical role of big data in machine learning. Initially, machine learning algorithms struggled with limited data sets, often only recognizing a small number of objects. Fei-Fei Li's need for a robust data foundation led to the creation of ImageNet, which amassed 15 million categorized images, providing the necessary resources for training neural networks. This laid the groundwork for today's generative AI advancements, emphasizing that larger data sets lead to more powerful models, as evidenced by the progression from GPT-1 to GPT-4.

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