The Joy of A.I.
The Joy of A.I.
Physicist Professor Jim Al-Khalili explores the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on our world. He delves into AI's history, from early spam filters to advanced chatbots, and interviews Demis Hassabis, the head of DeepMind. While Stephen Hawking raised concerns about AI, Jim argues that AI should enhance, not replace, human capabilities.
Physicist Professor Jim Al-Khalili explores the development of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on our world. He delves into AI's history, from early spam filters to advanced chatbots, and interviews Demis Hassabis, the head of DeepMind. While Stephen Hawking raised concerns about AI, Jim argues that AI should enhance, not replace, human capabilities.
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