University:
Boston University
Course:
GRS CS 910 | Directed Study: Systems
Academic year:

2023
Views:

469

Pages:

18
Author:

Jaelyn Mullins

The Future of AI Controlled Brain Implants ● ● Researchers are starting to use neural implants attached to the human brain that are controlled with AI. The implants send electrical shocks to certain parts of the brain. The implants have the possibility to solve a range of problems such as: ○ Mood disorders (chronic depression) ○ Parkinson’s disease (dyskinesia) In the future, we can expect more advances in AI, further benefiting people and the medical field. WATSON Watson Watson is a question answering computer system capable of answering questions posed in natural language. Its sources of information include encyclopedias, dictionaries, and thesauruses. ● ● ● ● ● ● Watson was first introduced in the year of 2010 Developed by IBM Named after IBM’s first CEO, Thomas J. Watson Like many systems, Watson uses machine learning, Initially developed to answer questions on the Quiz show Jeopardy February 2013: Announced that Watson’s system’s first commercial application would be for utilization management decisions in lung cancer treatment. Watson Watson’s Uses: ● ● ● ● Used in healthcare. Used via IBM’s partner program as a chatterbot to provide the conversation for children’s toys Used for several projects relating to education and has partnerships with multiple companies, including Apple Also being used for weather forecasting ○ Analyzes data from over 200,000 personal weather stations, and data from other sources. IS AI HERE FOR THE GOOD? PROS Tedious Tasks: Having AI powered machines can improve the overall rate and workforce of a company or business. It can perform tasks continuously and learn from different situations. Dangerous Areas: AI powered machines can perform jobs that are simply too dangerous for people to execute. ● For example, AI is extremely helpful in exploring new areas. The Mars rover Curiosity is currently roaming over Mars to examine its landscape and gather information. “Error-Free” Performance: Because machines are less likely to make mistakes, they are an ideal option for many jobs. AI can often perform better than humans in certain areas. It can improve accuracy and decrease the risk of error. CONS Job Loss: As access to AI is increasing, it is becoming more desirable due to its benefits financial and performance wise. ● Many people fear that they may lose their jobs to machines in the future. ○ This raises the strongly debated question on whether AI is actually here to help people. Lack of Judgement: Currently, Artificial Intelligence doesn’t have the ability to make a judgement call, which can be a problem. ● In 2014 a shooting in an area prompted people to make many calls to Uber in hope to escape. ○ Uber’s ride rates surged based on its supply and demand algorithm, causing it to fail. ○ In result, there was no consideration involved for the circumstances in which the riders found themselves in Whether AI is good or not, it’s up for you to decide. AI IN ACTION Sophia, the robot, taking its first step Asimo playing around CONCLUSION Conclusion ● ● ● ● ● ● AI stand for Artificial Intelligence and is the simulation of intelligent behavior in machines There are two types of AI, weak AI and strong AI AI impacts life in ways we have never realized before The connection between AI and medicine is constantly improving The pros and cons of AI What AI looks like in action