It could be 20 or 30 years before AI matches humans, researchers now say. But VC firms are still investing billions. Are we in an AI hype bubble?
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3 Surprising AI Applications in Food, Energy and Airlines
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Artificial intelligence for the food, energy and airline industries? These clever AI applications will surprise and inspire you.
AI Won’t Solve Fake News (Not Today, Anyway)
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Why is AI so bad at fighting fake news? Learn why AI won’t solve fake news, and why the problem is only getting worse with AI-generated fake videos.
Breaking Free From Unrealistic AI Expectations
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Are you tired of overhyped AI promises and moon-shot idealists who fail to deliver? Free yourself from the seduction of overhyped and unrealistic AI.
Using AI to Unlock the Brain
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This week: cognitive neuroscientists are using AI to unlock the brain and understand how it works; Gary Kasparov says AI will make us more human; and how to avoid “analysis paralysis” with your AI.
A Guide to Underwhelming with AI
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This week: a guide to underwhelming with AI, featuring Watson for Oncology; why Forrester says 75% of early AI projects will underwhelm; and Stephen Hawking’s different AI warning.
Hallucinating AI is a Big Security Problem
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This week: hallucinating AI is causing security headaches and potential disasters; a new report dives into potential malicious uses of artificial intelligence; and California legislators are taking action to protect you, your data and your privacy.
Elon Musk vs Artificial Intelligence: A Story of Alarmists vs Realists
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It’s round 2 of “Elon Musk vs AI” as Musk hits back at Harvard professor Steven Pinker. Meanwhile, a Google exec warns about “movie-inspired death scenarios” from Terminator-style AI.
Jeff Catlin’s AI Predictions for 2018
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This week: Jeff Catlin gives us his AI predictions for 2018, plus a much-needed reality check (he says AI needs to consider its privilege); some areas where AI is already rivaling humans; and Steve Wozniak joins the camp of AI realists.
AI’s Biggest Risk Factor is Big Data Itself
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This week: AI’s biggest risk factor is big data itself, and the stakes are getting higher; exploring more legal and compliance risks from AI; and a tour through the history of AI and machine learning.
AI Bias in Facial Recognition, AI’s Role in Ethical Decision Making, and More
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This week: new cases of racial and gender bias in AI facial recognition should make you think; experts say humans may need to merge with AI; and exploring the role of AI in ethical decision making.
The Limits of Deep Learning, and Why it Matters
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This week: the limits of deep learning, and why it matters; exponential AI development via machine teaching; using AI to analyze airport reviews; and 4 questions to help you choose the right AI partner.