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Ray Kurzweil on what the future holds next

Jan 24, 2019
Ray Kurzweil, a legendary inventor and computer scientist known for his insights into AI and futurism, shares his bold predictions about technology’s future. He discusses the exponential acceleration of technological advancements and the potential for AI to achieve human-like language understanding by 2029. Kurzweil delves into the concept of the singularity, where humans and AI might merge, addressing both the benefits and ethical challenges. With an eye on the future, he emphasizes the importance of managing these powerful technologies carefully.
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