The TWIML AI Podcast (formerly This Week in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence) AI and Society: Past, Present and Future with Eric Horvitz - #493
Jun 17, 2021
Eric Horvitz, Chief Scientific Officer at Microsoft, delves into the future of AI and its ethical implications. He shares insights from his time as AAAI president and discusses the transformation of AI since 2009. The conversation highlights the critical role of responsible AI development, particularly through the Aether committee. Horvitz also addresses the National Security Commission on AI's comprehensive report covering AI R&D, trustworthy systems, and the ethical ramifications of technology like facial recognition in law enforcement.
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From Biology to AI
- Eric Horvitz's interest in AI stemmed from his background in biophysics and neuroscience.
- He transitioned to computer science believing computation held more promise for understanding the mind.
Early AI Ethics Study
- In 2009, as AAAI president, Eric Horvitz initiated a study on AI ethics.
- This study, themed "AI in the Open World," involved experts examining short-term disruptions, long-term futures, and ethical/legal implications.
Deep Learning Prediction
- Andrew Ng and Tom Dean, invited to the 2009 Asilomar meeting, gave talks on deep learning.
- Months later, the field saw a surge in deep learning's power due to increased data availability.