We all have thoughts of the future. Some of us will only think of it in passing, but others will spend months or even years contemplating the endless possibilities. Kazuo Ishiguro’s vision for the future, beautifully presented in his latest book, ‘Klara and the Sun,’ shows an excellent level of thought and research. The British novelist presents an emotionally nuanced concept of what it means to be human or non-human. In this episode of Short and Sweet AI, I discuss Ishiguro’s latest book and its depiction of robots and artificial intelligence. I also delve into what immortality could look lik ..read more

What is Liquid AI, and could it prove more effective than other types of AI? New research into neural nets and algorithms has revealed what some call “Liquid AI,” a more fluid and adaptable version of artificial intelligence. In my previous episode, I discussed the basics of AI and the limitations that hold it back. It looks like Liquid AI could provide the very solutions that the AI community has been searching for. In this episode of Short and Sweet AI, I explore the new research behind Liquid AI, how it works, and what it does better than other types of AI. In this episode find out: The li ..read more

What is AI really, and how does it work? If you are interested in AI, you’ll undoubtedly know that many of the concepts are a bit overwhelming. There are plenty of terminologies to understand, such as machine learning, deep learning, neural networks, algorithms, and much more. With the world of AI continually evolving, it’s good to go over some of the basic concepts to better understand how it’s changing. In this episode of Short and Sweet AI, I address some of the questions that I get asked a lot: what is AI? How does AI work? I also delve into some of the limitations of AI and their possible ..read more

Microscopic robots might sound like the plot of a futuristic novel, but they are very real. In fact, nanotechnology has been a point of great interest for scientists for decades. In the past few years, research and experimentation have seen nanotechnology's science develop in new and fascinating ways. In this episode of Short and Sweet AI, I delve into the topic of microscopic robots. The possibilities and capabilities of nanobots are something to keep a watchful eye on as research into nanotechnology starts to pick up speed. In this episode, find out: What microscopic robots are How new rese ..read more

Is a world without work a reality we need to prepare for?  In my last episode, I discussed whether the fear of machines taking over jobs was truly misplaced anxiety, as experts say. Experts believe that there’s no cause for alarm, but not everyone agrees. Some believe that a future where human workers become obsolete is a real possibility we need to prepare for. In this episode of Short and Sweet AI, I delve into the theory that our future will be a world without work. I discuss Daniel Susskind’s fascinating book, ‘A World Without Work,’ which explores the topic of technological unemploym ..read more

Are you anxious that a machine will one day replace your job? It’s a common enough fear, especially with the rate technology is advancing. If you have watched any of my previous episodes, you will know that technology is accelerating exponentially! We have seen the equivalent of 20,000 years of technology in just one century. Naturally, people worry about what this means for the future of work. Will human workers become obsolete one day? In this episode of Short and Sweet AI, I explore “technological unemployment” in more detail and whether it’s something we should be concerned about. In this ..read more

What is the protein folding problem that has left researchers stuck for nearly 50 years? Knowing the 3D shape of proteins is so important for our understanding of various diseases and vaccine development. However, these shapes are fantastically complex and difficult to predict. Researchers have spent years trying to determine the 3D structure of proteins. Thanks to AI systems like AlphaFold, it’s now much easier and faster to predict protein shapes. AlphaFold is currently leading the way in protein folding research and has been described as a “revolution in biology.” In this episode of Short a ..read more

One of the founding principles of OpenAI, the company behind technology such as GPT-3 and DALL•E, is that AI should be available to all, not just the few. Co-founded by Elon Musk and five others, OpenAI was partly created to counter the argument that AI could damage society. OpenAI was originally founded as a non-profit AI research lab. In just six short years, the company has paved the way for some of the biggest breakthroughs in AI. Recent controversy arose when OpenAI announced that a separate section of its company would become for-profit. In this episode of Short and Sweet AI, I discuss O ..read more

Is DALL·E the latest breakthrough in artificial intelligence? It seems there’s no end to the fascinating innovations coming out in the world of AI. DALL·E, the most recent tool developed by OpenAI, was announced just months after unveiling its groundbreaking GPT-3 technology. DALL·E is another exciting breakthrough that demonstrates the ability to turn words into images. As a natural extension of GPT-3, DALL·E takes pieces of text and generates images rather than words in response. In this episode of Short and Sweet AI, I discuss DALL·E in more detail, how it differs from GPT-3, and how it was ..read more

Some have called it the most important and useful advance in AI in years. Others call it crazy accurate AI. GPT-3 is a new tool from the AI research lab OpenAI. This tool was designed to generate natural language by analyzing thousands of books, Wikipedia entries, social media posts, blogs, and anything in between on the internet. It’s the largest artificial neural network ever created. In this episode of Short and Sweet AI, I talk in more detail about how GPT-3 works and what it’s used for. In this episode, find out: What GPT-3 is How GPT-3 can generate sentences independently What supervise ..read more