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Dr. Nils J. Nilsson
Retired Stanford computer science professor and early AI researcher who earned his Ph.D. in the 1950s; author of The Quest for Artificial Intelligence and a pioneer in robotics, expert systems, and neural network research.
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Mar 1, 2015
• 26min
A Brief History of Artificial Intelligence, and a Look Towards it's Future - with Stanford Researcher Dr. Nils Nilsson
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Dr. Nils J. Nilsson, a retired Stanford computer science professor and pioneer in AI from the 1950s, shares captivating insights into the evolution of artificial intelligence. He discusses the Turing Test and the early advancements of the 50s and 60s, before diving into the setbacks of the AI Winter and the resurgence of expert systems and neural networks. Nils also warns about automation's impact on employment, highlights the risks of autonomous weapons, and advocates for proactive policy discussions to address these challenges.
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