Artificial Intelligence's Double-Edged Role in Cyber Security - with Dr. Roman V. Yampolskiy

Artificial Intelligence’s Double-Edged Role in Cyber Security – with Dr. Roman V. Yampolskiy

Episode Summary: Cyber security is closely linked to advances in artificial intelligence. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Roman V. Yampolskiy about the cyber security factors and risks associated with AI. How is AI both causing risks, and how can AI be used to combat those risks? We dive briefly into the future to speak about some of the potential 'super' AI risks to cyber security and touch on what can be done now to help hedge known and unknown threats.

Robo-body Language: How Robots Might be Better Communicators

Robo-body Language: How Robots Might be Better Communicators

People talk with their bodies – studies show that non verbal cues account for at least half of all interpersonal communication. Some experts put that figure at 70% and even 90%. Facial expressions, posture, and physicality can deliver signs that either reinforce or undermine the verbal work going on.

Why is AI Today's "Most Important" Technology? Ask Microsoft's Chief Envisioner

Google, Intel, and Students Make Sense of the Universe with AI – This Week in Artificial Intelligence 10-31-15

 
 1 - Google Reveals Its New "RankBrain" Artificial Intelligence System

Why We Must Hardware AI if We Want to Sustain the Human Race - A Conversation with Louis Del Monte

Why We Must Hardwire AI if We Want to Sustain the Human Race – A Conversation with Louis Del Monte

Episode Summary:
Is it possible to make AI friendly to humans via software or will we have to hardwire consideration for humanity into an advanced AI? Louis Del Monte, best-selling author and expert in the field of Artificial Intelligence, argues the latter. In this discussion, Del Monte talks about how he came to these conclusions and wrote a book on the topic, in part inspired by a particular AI study that provoked his grave concern for where AI may take us in the future.

To Get Real with Artificial Intelligence, Take Off the Hollywood Fear Goggles

To Get Real with Artificial Intelligence, Take Off the Hollywood Fear Goggles

Episode Summary: Dr. András Kornai wants to put emphasis on the real and near-term ethical considerations around AI. In this interview, Kornai peels off the Hollywood myth "layers" around consciousness and AI in order to spotlight the very real, present, and advancing algorithms. He explains how such algorithms, which are slowly taking over the financial, medical, and automotive industries, are increasingly relevant as machines start to govern and make more decisions in our everyday interactions.

Students Develop Talented AI, and Leaders Assess Human Role in Creation - This Week in Artificial Intelligence 08-15-15

Students Develop Talented AI, and Leaders Assess Human Role in Creation – This Week in Artificial Intelligence 08-15-15

1 - Humans, Not Robots, Are The Real Reason Artificial Intelligence Is So Scary

Imagine that, sometime in the future, a criminal entity was to steal one of Google's self-driving cars, strap an automatic weapon to the roof, and reprogram the car to drive around and target people. This shocking image of the potential dangers of autonomous weapons - in the hands of ill-seeking humans - is what makes the idea of artificial intelligence downright terrifying. While we're not close to developing human-like artificial intelligence that has the ability to "take over the world", world governments, including the US, China, and Russia, are all developing autonomous drones and other AI weapons, presenting an immediate danger to the general population.  While the Future of Life petition to ban AI weapons was issued in the face of this threat, there have not yet been any lasting policy decisions made by the UN.

United Neurons Stand Strong, Divided Neurons Fall - with Dr. Bruce MacLennan

United Neurons Stand Strong, Divided Neurons Fall – with Dr. Bruce MacLennan

Episode Summary: Studying the mind has influenced, and will continue to influence, the development of artificial intelligence. In a largely digital world, Bruce turns a clarifying light on the topic of digital versus analog computing, and articulates on how the latter may be making a slow comeback in the wake of discoveries in neural information processing.

Monthly Spotlight: Battelle Memorial Institute

Monthly Spotlight: Battelle Memorial Institute

According to the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, almost one in 50 people live with some form of paralysis. Imagine being paralyzed after a stroke or serious accident and no longer being able to move your arms, then one day your doctor tells you of a new device that is going to empower you to move again. Researchers at Battelle Memorial Institute have developed groundbreaking technology that can do just that; it can help paralyzed patients regain conscious control of their arms, wrists, hands and fingers.

Emotion in B2B Marketing: An Interview with Douglas Burdett 1

Emotion in B2B Marketing: An Interview with Douglas Burdett

One of the main differences between business-to-business and business-to-consumer marketing is that the former is more complicated. B2B marketing generally has a longer sales cycle, there is usually a larger number of people involved in the sales process and, according to Douglas Burdett, founder of Artillery Marketing Communications, B2B marketing is more emotional than rational.

The Oculus Rift Could Be Just What the Doctor Ordered

The Oculus Rift Could Be Just What the Doctor Ordered

As the gaming community eagerly awaits the Oculus Rift, the virtual reality headset that will allow gamers full, 360° immersion into their games and virtual worlds, the medical community is also developing a wide variety of applications for the new VR device. And, as a recent Forbes article points out, the use of virtual reality as a therapeutic aid is just beginning.

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