The TWIML AI Podcast (formerly This Week in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence) The Evolution of Evolutionary AI with Risto Miikkulainen - #367
Apr 20, 2020
Risto Miikkulainen, Associate VP of Evolutionary AI at Cognizant and a professor at the University of Texas at Austin, discusses the transformative power of evolutionary AI. He highlights its creative problem-solving capabilities in diverse industries like healthcare and manufacturing. Risto dives into neural architecture search, which automates network design, and explores the evolutionary advancements in AI that foster innovative solutions. He also addresses the need for AI standardization and advocates for responsible usage that promotes societal benefits.
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Sentient to Cognizant
- Risto Miikkulainen transitioned from his startup, Sentient, to Cognizant.
- Sentient spun off its stock trading and web page optimization products.
Data-Driven AI Opportunities
- Access to real-world data from various industries is increasing.
- This data enables AI applications across diverse fields, offering opportunities for improvement.
Evolutionary AI: Creative AI
- Evolutionary AI aims to make AI creative, generating new solutions and designs.
- It excels in handling complex optimizations with numerous variables, unlike human designers.