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TIP348: Will Artificial Intelligence Take Over The World? w/ Cade Metz

May 9, 2021
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Cade Metz
Cade Metz, a New York Times writer and author of 'Genius Makers,' delves into the evolution and impact of artificial intelligence. He outlines key historical milestones and highlights the role of data in AI advancements. The conversation touches on ethical dilemmas, like job displacement and military applications, as well as varying approaches in self-driving technology. Cade also discusses which companies stand to benefit most from AI's growth, revealing the profound implications for industries and society at large.
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ANECDOTE

AlphaGo Inspires Book

  • Cade Metz's book began with a trip to Seoul to witness DeepMind's AlphaGo defeat a Go champion.
  • This event inspired him to write about the people behind AI, uncovering a fascinating narrative.
ANECDOTE

Hinton's Perseverance

  • Jeff Hinton, a key figure in AI, persevered despite a back injury preventing him from sitting.
  • This physical challenge mirrored his 50-year journey to bring the idea of neural networks to fruition.
INSIGHT

AI Timeline and Neural Networks

  • Early AI predictions in 1956 vastly underestimated the time it would take for machines to achieve certain milestones.
  • Neural networks, a core concept in AI, can learn skills by analyzing data, exemplified by recognizing cats from photos.
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