Contained in the splendor of synthetic intelligence: NPR
1000’s of AI fanatics are gathering in San Francisco this week for what’s being described as “the world’s largest AI occasion,” which stands in sharp distinction to what’s occurring in Washington.
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About 50,000 AI fanatics descended on San Francisco this week. They talked about AI for enterprise, AI for retail, AI for all the things. The extravaganza included all the things from sport reveals to the largest names within the business. NPR know-how correspondent Dara Kerr was there.
Dara Kerr, On-line: The Transformation of Downtown San Francisco. The streets have been cleared and lined with vibrant inexperienced synthetic grass. Tall, lush timber have been introduced in, and even an imaginary waterfall was assembled. There are pop-up cafes, lounge and music areas. However the actual scene stealer is synthetic intelligence.
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Matthew McConaughey: Welcome to the largest AI occasion of the 12 months. Welcome to Dreamforce.
CAIR: Hollywood star Matthew McConaughey opened the Dreamforce present, hosted by software program firm Salesforce. It’s an annual promotional occasion that often resembles an organization’s commerce present. However this 12 months it is all about synthetic intelligence, an more and more standard know-how that anybody with a smartphone can play with. Now plainly synthetic intelligence is making its approach into each facet of our lives.
Charvi Gore: I flew from Brisbane to attend this convention.
KERR: That is Sharvi Gur, a enterprise analyst on the Queensland College of Expertise. She is fascinated about methods to prepare synthetic intelligence.
Gore: The best way they gather information and the way they break the boundaries of information – that is very fascinating to find out about.
Kerr: AI enthusiasm is in all places right here. The indicators say issues like peace, love, and synthetic intelligence. Within the convention room, there are kale salads, mochi buns, and a supervisor inviting individuals to play with Salesforce’s AI device, Einstein.
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UNIDENTIFIED MALE: I do not know if you happen to guys know, however this house is about Einstein. And we’ve got a very cool sport present referred to as Do You Wish to Be Einstein?
Kerr: Panels embody subjects such because the AI revolution and the decision for AI champions. This know-how got here to mild when California Governor Gavin Newsom spoke with Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff.
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GAVIN NEWSOM: I am glad individuals applauded about San Francisco. We have been on this little dying loop for too lengthy, so I respect just a little positivity.
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NEWSOM: Man, however we have gone from a dying loop to an AI growth loop.
CAIR: Some audio system on the occasion warned in opposition to unleashing know-how too rapidly. All of the AI ethicists on one panel agreed that it is very important concentrate on the dangers. This might be tough in such a brand new subject, mentioned Rob Reich, a professor at Stanford College.
Rob Reich: Individuals who use AI and machine studying appear like 19-year-olds. They’ve newly realized their nice energy on the planet. However their frontal cortex is poorly developed, and they’re socially irresponsible.
Kerr: A type of on the forefront of the brand new AI period is Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, which created ChatGPT. On stage, he was requested to call the scariest factor he is ever seen with AI, given the know-how’s means to impersonate, make issues up, and usually go off the rails.
Sam Altman: Actually, nothing too scary but. We all know it is going to come. We can’t be shocked when that occurs.
KERR: Altman quickly left for Washington, D.C., the place lawmakers are taking a look at methods to place up guardrails for the fast-growing business. This has been introduced up at Dreamforce as nicely, together with Matthew McConaughey’s welcome video.
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McConaughey: As a result of if AI is the Wild West…
(Sound of horses neighing)
McConaughey: …Who’s the sheriff right here?
Kerr: Within the convention room, it appeared like nobody wished to be mayor. As an alternative, persons are busy taking selfies with indicators that say, Commander, Commander. Dara Kerr, NPR Information, San Francisco.
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