True AI will be the last invention of the human brain and once invented it will invent everything else
AI already covers almost all aspects of the world. From self-piloted planes to chatbots in shopping websites, the reach of AI almost seems to be boundless. It’s surprising to think that AI knows where you spend your weekends but your mom doesn’t. And if that feels surreal to you, you’re in for a ride. Because …
An entity that can “sense their environment, think and learn to take actions in response to changes that align with their objectives” surely sounds too perfect to be human. And it is. What you just read is a description of Artificial Intelligence (AI). AI has grown significantly over the years to revolutionize almost every sphere …
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2020 was the year when AI truly started to live up to its hype. It helped biotech researchers to analyze potential cures for the coronavirus. Governments relied on it for matters of public safety like contact tracing. Businesses struggling with lockdown measures used it to augment their workplaces. All these applications are clear indicators of …
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Decades of science fiction have conditioned us to believe that intelligent AI is inevitable. In recent years, the idea of this “True AI” or “Strong AI” has slowly shifted from the realm of pure fiction to soon, to be a reality. And if that is true, then what of “singularity” – the tipping point after …
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Money laundering and other financial crimes pose a significant risk to the stability of the global economy. Involving trillions of dollars, these illegal activities account for anywhere from 2% – 5% of the GDP of the international economy. They also carry a significant human cost – a lot of the money comes from activities like …
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Human error can be fatal. What about AI error? Can AI‘s decisions have a slip between the cup and the lip as well? What factors go into making a sound and logical decision for an AI system? Artificial Intelligence systems are expected to enable an additional output of $13 trillion to the world economy by …
Hear hear, there is a new ear in town – the cyborg’s ear. Technology has always helped us look better, feel better, smell better, and now it is here to make us hear better. The phrase ‘cyborg ear’ is no longer a term confined to the realms of science fiction. People with hearing disadvantages are …
Everything is connected. Space Science is that field of science that cherishes interconnections and interrelationships between the living essentials of life and our planet such as the land, ocean and air. It also establishes the theories and practicalities involving the intricate sub-components (water, carbon, rock) that influence the core living essentials of life, which help …
In March 2016, an AI-based computer program defeated an 18-time Go world champion – Lee Sedol. In the five-game Go match held in Seoul, the AI-based computer program defeated Sedol not once, not twice, not thrice, but four times. It did not just win the match; it conquered it. This brilliant AI-based computer program that plays the …
To err is human. So, to prevent erring, can we give the responsibilities of running a government to a machine? To a robot? To a form of higher intelligence that is capable of mitigating losses and increasing profits? We talk to Siri, Alexa and the likes of it every day. They help organize our lives …