#AI

#CodeX: AI & Humans —> Bridging Worlds Beyond Text /  by Ajit Minhas

According to recent studies, language (text) accounts for only a fraction (7%) of human communication. Studies indicate that the majority of communication, approximately 93%, is nonverbal, including body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice.

Limitation of Language Models

Despite all this training data in place today, Machines (LLMs) will never reach human-level AI without learning from high-bandwidth sensory inputs, such as vision or touch.

Sensory inputs (Vision and Touch) are of much higher bandwidth relative to Language/Texts.

  • The data bandwidth of visual perception is roughly 16 million times higher than the data bandwidth of written (or spoken) language.

  • In a mere 4 years, a child has seen 50 times more data than the biggest LLMs trained on all the text publicly available on the internet.

  • Most of human knowledge (and almost all of animal knowledge) comes from our sensory experience of the physical world.

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#CodeX: AI > The Terminator — Assassin or Protector? /  by Ajit Minhas

“There are decades where nothing happens, and there are weeks where decades happen.”

In the realm of Artificial Intelligence, a debate rages on, echoing the futuristic fears and promises once envisioned in science fiction narratives. As we stride into the era of advanced robotics and machine learning, the specter of the Terminator looms large.

The Existential Question: Will AI emerge as Humanity's 'Assassin' or its 'Protector'?

The AI does not love you, nor does it hate you; it just operates based on algorithms and logic.

Hence, it’s critical that AI’s ‘Goals’ & ‘Values’ are aligned with Humans ... they need to be aligned with our desirable priorities as opposed to the undesirable ones.

... If Not, We’re in Trouble!

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#CodeX: Age of Algorithms /  by Ajit Minhas

How Algorithms and AI are shaping our identities and defining the Digital World Order?

“If every algorithm suddenly stopped working, it would be the end of the world as we know it.” — Pedro Domingo (The Master Algorithm)

Algorithms are instrumental in shaping our online experiences and influencing the choices we make.

With Machine Learning and Deep Learning driving continuous improvements at an accelerated pace, artificial intelligence driven algorithms have become synonymous with the "Age of Algorithms". These technologies enable algorithms to learn from data patterns, adapt their behavior, and make increasingly accurate predictions.

The question now is, how to better understand and manage what we have done?

This blog post briefly explores the impact of Algorithms and AI on society, highlighting both the potential benefits and the concerns they raise.

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#CodeX: AI & Tech → Unleashing the Potential ... Responsibly! /  by Ajit Minhas

The race for AI supremacy is in full swing. As Artificial Intelligence continues to advance, a question arises: Can it avoid the pitfalls of the 2000 Dotcom Burst and The Tech Bubble?

Amidst the hype surrounding AI, the advancements in Machine Learning offer compelling reasons to tap into its great potential and explore underlying market opportunities.

AI has the potential to reshape our world, but it must be approached with responsibility and careful consideration. The responsible use of Artificial Intelligence can lead to improvements in various aspects of human life, but it requires careful attention to avoid pitfalls and unintended consequences. By acknowledging the limitations of algorithms, understanding the complexity of AI systems, and guiding their development ethically, we can navigate the AI landscape successfully.

[Expanding on the Concepts] :

  • The Dotcom Burst and Tech Bubble

  • Algorithms Ethics or Ethical Algorithms ?

  • It's a Game — Play Responsibly !

  • Unleashing Market Opportunities

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#CodeX: AI Solutionism /  by Ajit Minhas

"Technology alone is not enough — it’s technology married with liberal arts, married with the humanities, that yields us the results that make our heart sing.” — Steve Jobs

This quote by Steve Jobs underscores the need for a balance between technology and the human element.

The statement "Just Google It !" has become a common phrase, suggesting that searching the internet can answer most questions. Similarly, with the growing popularity of Artificial Intelligence (AI), some wonder if "Ask ChatGPT" is the new rebranding of search? While there is no doubt that AI will bring solutions to enhance human intelligence, the explosion of AI information is overwhelming.

Many experts predict AI will have a major impact on jobs, similar to the industrial revolution. Is this hype around AI real, and will it define the fate of the tech industry over the next 5-10 years?

AI is a new breed of computing that has super-human capabilities, but it is still unpredictable and mysterious. We are only at the beginning of this journey, and we have a long way to go to fully unravel the future of computing.

SOLUTIONISM —> Evgeny Morozov coined the term "Solutionism", which refers to the belief that all difficulties have benign solutions, often of a technocratic nature (sometimes before a problem has been identified). Solutionism is the mistaken belief that technology can solve all of mankind's problems by reducing their core issues to simpler engineering problems.

However, Solutionism is flawed because it disregards or downplays critical information, often about context. To solve problems, you need to understand your customers and study their needs (“Jobs to Be Done”).

Now, Solutionism is part of the current Artificial Intelligence hype cycle.

While new AI products will significantly impact how we work, socialize, and play, we are drowning in a sea of hyperbole. AI has become a marketing term, and some companies exaggerate what their AI products can do, leading to concerns from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). With the noise around AI getting progressively louder, FTC has warned (Feb 27, 2023): KEEP YOUR AI CLAIMS IN CHECK.

Ultimately, AI is a tool, not a solution for everything. It's something that can be used (or abused).

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#CodeX: Generative AI – Beyond the hype /  by Ajit Minhas

Artificial Intelligence will be the next technology platform shift — following cloud, social, and mobile, with Generative AI leading the rapid charge.

Generative Al is a subset of Machine Learning (ML) and refers to technology that can take human inputs and create completely new content (text, videos, code, images … ). It has the potential to present an exciting horizon of new ways computers can help people get things done and transform user experiences drastically.

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