The TWIML AI Podcast (formerly This Week in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence) Swarm AI for Event Outcome Prediction with Gregg Willcox - TWIML Talk #299
Sep 13, 2019
Gregg Willcox, Director of Research and Development at Unanimous AI, specializes in Swarm AI, which draws on collective intelligence for enhanced decision-making. In this discussion, he reveals how a game-like platform can predict sports outcomes more accurately than traditional methods, including a notable success in March Madness predictions. The conversation also touches on the role of empathy in group voting and the algorithms driving swarm technology, showcasing how it can empower decision-making in various fields while addressing ethical considerations.
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Humans as Processors
- Unanimous AI leverages human intelligence as data processors, not just data points, for AI.
- They believe humans possess wisdom current AI lacks, enabling better collective decision-making.
Swarm Intelligence in Nature
- Natural organisms like bees demonstrate collective intelligence through swarming for hive placement.
- Individual bees lack the capacity, but together, they form a smarter system.
AI-Powered Interface
- Unanimous AI uses a graphical interface with a puck and magnets for decision-making.
- This system ensures anonymity and equal influence, unlike traditional focus groups.