I was reminded of this today, much more at the link.
Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence (CFI)
Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence
Our aim at the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence is to bring together the best of human intelligence so that we can make the most of machine intelligence. .... "
CFI Joins the Partnership on AI.
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Monday, October 24, 2016
Considering the Correctness of AI
More from Cambridge University and the newly formed Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence (CFI): Artificial intelligence: computer says YES (but is it right?)
My comments:
As long as we measure business results, and statistically measure results that are significantly better, we will be OK. This is similar to the argument of better vs best. Best, also called optimal, almost always exists under some context that can be difficult to repeat, but assuring you get better can still provide real value. All my experiences have dealt with this.
True there are scenarios where we want perfection, correctness, optimal or best solutions. But humans cannot always achieve that, and neither can AI. So we add layers of checking, constraints, regulation and even ethics to both humans and machines to protect ourselves from this ultimate liability. Which is why we further add risk understanding and analysis. The integration with the use of smarter machines is no different.
(update) And related, in Nature: http://www.nature.com/news/there-is-a-blind-spot-in-ai-research-1.20805
My comments:
As long as we measure business results, and statistically measure results that are significantly better, we will be OK. This is similar to the argument of better vs best. Best, also called optimal, almost always exists under some context that can be difficult to repeat, but assuring you get better can still provide real value. All my experiences have dealt with this.
True there are scenarios where we want perfection, correctness, optimal or best solutions. But humans cannot always achieve that, and neither can AI. So we add layers of checking, constraints, regulation and even ethics to both humans and machines to protect ourselves from this ultimate liability. Which is why we further add risk understanding and analysis. The integration with the use of smarter machines is no different.
(update) And related, in Nature: http://www.nature.com/news/there-is-a-blind-spot-in-ai-research-1.20805
Friday, October 21, 2016
Stephen Hawking Opens British AI Hub
Will be interesting to see the varying views of Hawking and colleagues on different aspects of AI. Building these 'Centers' for studying complex and disruptive tech seems to be growing. Following.
Stephen Hawking Opens British Artificial Intelligence Hub
Agence France-Presse (10/19/16)
Scientist Stephen Hawking on Wednesday opened an artificial research (AI) center at the U.K.'s Cambridge University. Funded by a $12.3-million grant from the Leverhulme Trust, the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence (CFI) will bring together researchers, industry representatives, and policymakers to make sure AI technology is used to benefit humanity. The ethics of AI is a core concern for Hawking, who has warned the technology's misuse could pose serious risks to civilization. "It will bring disruption to our economy," Hawking says. "And in the future, AI could develop a will of its own--a will that is in conflict with ours." Researchers will be tasked with developing systems that have goals aligned with human values and are sufficiently trustworthy. The center also will pursue projects ranging from the regulation of autonomous weapons to the impact of AI on democracy. "We don't need to see AI as replacing us, but can see it as enhancing us: we will be able to make better decisions, on the basis of better evidence and better insights," says Stephen Cave, the center's director. "AI will help us to learn about ourselves and our environment--and could, if managed well, be liberating." ... "
Stephen Hawking Opens British Artificial Intelligence Hub
Agence France-Presse (10/19/16)
Scientist Stephen Hawking on Wednesday opened an artificial research (AI) center at the U.K.'s Cambridge University. Funded by a $12.3-million grant from the Leverhulme Trust, the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence (CFI) will bring together researchers, industry representatives, and policymakers to make sure AI technology is used to benefit humanity. The ethics of AI is a core concern for Hawking, who has warned the technology's misuse could pose serious risks to civilization. "It will bring disruption to our economy," Hawking says. "And in the future, AI could develop a will of its own--a will that is in conflict with ours." Researchers will be tasked with developing systems that have goals aligned with human values and are sufficiently trustworthy. The center also will pursue projects ranging from the regulation of autonomous weapons to the impact of AI on democracy. "We don't need to see AI as replacing us, but can see it as enhancing us: we will be able to make better decisions, on the basis of better evidence and better insights," says Stephen Cave, the center's director. "AI will help us to learn about ourselves and our environment--and could, if managed well, be liberating." ... "
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