[Market Trends] The Last 6 Decades of AI — and What Comes Next | TED
๐ Unlocking the Future: AI's Exponential Journey and Transformative Impact
Ray Kurzweil, with over six decades of experience in AI, recounts the evolution of artificial intelligence from its obscure beginnings to its current prominence. Initially, AI was an unknown concept, but over the years, it has grown exponentially, particularly evident in computational growth and technological applications. Kurzweil discusses AI's significant impact on various sectors, especially medicine, predicting revolutionary advancements and cures driven by AI. He highlights human uniqueness in tool creation, enhancing our capabilities, and foresees a future where AI exponentially increases our intelligence, wealth, and health, culminating in a transformative era termed "the singularity."