In the video below from the recent TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2017 event, Google’s John Giannandrea sits down with Frederic Lardinois to discuss the AI hype/worry cycle and the importance, limitations, and acceleration of machine learning. Giannandrea addresses the huge amount of hype surrounding AI right now, specifically the fear-mongering by some of Silicon Valley’s elite. The Google exec did not mention Elon Musk by name, but it’s clear he’s definitely not worried about the AI apocalypse often predicted by Musk. Giannandrea believes that there is significant benefit to human productivity and potential with artificial intelligence. Enjoy!
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