Computer vision, machine learning, natural language processing, AI startups... it's sometimes hard to cut through the noise. Fear not, for The Pourquoi Pas has put together a quick guide to differentiate what is only noise, and what is of substance in the artificial intelligence discourse.
When trying to predict the future of A.I, a few rules must be abided by, lest one be considered “frothy around the mouth”, as I was once described by a technologically-challenged executive in his 60s (compliment taken). Below are a few principles to consider when trying to predict the future of A.I in any way, shape, or form.
1. We overestimate the effect of Artificial Intelligence in the short run
2. We underestimate the effect of Artificial Intelligence in the long run
3. Moore’s law does not necessarily apply to Artificial Intelligence
4. Using the right vocabulary when discussing Artificial Intelligence is important
5. Artificial Intelligence is nowhere near as powerful as human intelligence
6. Artificial Intelligence is not built in a vacuum
7. Don’t be like Hollywood
8. We don’t want an humanoid Artificial Intelligence
9. Most CEOs are just as confused as you are
10. Artificial Intelligence cannot solve everything