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From now on, it is an era of cognitive technology such as AI and VR — Dr. Susie Harding claimed this at Tech Dublin 2019.We are now constantly involved with AI.AI has entered everywhere, but it was unthinkable five years ago.VR Technology has not yet overcome the technical barriers, but will be more familiar in the next few years.
Over the past few years, we have witnessed the rapid recruitment of AI every day.80 % of smartphone users are checking their devices before brushing their teeth -Dr. Harding says that AI plays a major role in this "dependent behavior".AI is connecting the user by learning what we are interested in, modifying over time, and adjusting the experience to show the content that users prefer.Dr. Harding mentions that all of us have been into the "YouTube hole" all night or have been immersed in the box set of Netflix for two days.This is the work of AI!
Dr. Harding says the true potential of VR has been proven for many years, but technical barriers have just begun to overcome.
Many people have tried virtual reality in the traditional headset format, but they are not really successful.I was able to provide manga -like experiences like animation, and eventually made me feel uncomfortable like motion sickness!However, this technique is only an early stage, and many improvements will be made in the future.
In the future, Dr. Harding believes that AI will be introduced in all industries, from medical to education.This kind of interaction may be very scary at first in terms of leaving your health on the machine.But in our children's age, which emphasizes technology as much as ever, it will have a longer and more happy life.It's not only AI, but the benefits of all technologies.
Dr. Susie Harding, a chairman of ARVOIA, gave a lecture on Women in Tech Dublin 2019 on the theme of technology.She interviewed her in INFOQ about the current status of AI and VR and her future prospects.
INFOQ: How does AI affect our lives?
Dr. Susie Harding: It is an unusual fact that the use of the non -ethical and unfair AI we have witnessed over the past few years has led to the benefits of AI. The scandal as seen in Cambridge Analytica has been a warning to this industry -these technologies are powerful tools, and at the same time they can be extremely dangerous if they are unfortunately bad. is. That said, it is not permissible to impair the surprising possibilities of these tools by the presence of AI management. A good example of the advantages of AI's appropriate use is research results by researchers at the SOCOS Research Institute in the United States in combination with Google Glass format welcome devices. Using AI and EEG measure to predict that the Alzheimer's disease patient has forgotten the name of the relatives to detect what has been forgotten, use Google Glass to display this name in front of the patient. It is.
INFOQ: How do companies use the possibility of VR?
Harding: MagicLeap company is studying a completely different type of VR technology.Instead of devices, use human eyes and brains as processors.Basically, it is a method of projecting an image on the cerebral cortex throughout the eyes.Whether you are looking at reality or virtual can no longer be distinguished!Those who have experienced this technique say that even if you hold your hands in front of your face because your brain is deceived, you cannot distinguish whether your hands are real or virtual!
In addition, VR technology will be more tactile in the next few years.One of the areas of active research in VR is a touch study (HAPTICS).The extremely futuristic tactile gloves (Haptic Gloves), as Robocops are fitting, will completely change their online shopping.By having a tactile sensation, you can enter into the virtual world and touch what you are looking on on the screen.You can feel the touch and weight.
Infoq: What do you think AI will be able to do in the future?
Harding: The introduction of AI will progress in every industry.for example,
INFOQ: What do you need to realize such AI's future?
Harding: There are only two things you need for future technology.First, it is necessary to improve the skills of workers to avoid the situation that Blue Color has experienced in the past 20 to 30 years.The other is that you have to start monitoring that AI is used correctly.
Regarding skills, you have to start thinking not only the construction of AI solutions, but also the skills you need for deployment, support and maintenance.Let me give some examples.
In order to respond to false information and data unauthorized use, AI development and development issues, high -tech companies have adopted the highest ethics Officer, and teams related to ethics and social issues.You need to launch.We and the industry must answer the difficult question of why high -tech companies are allowed to monopolize and expand data and what they are trying to get from.AI ethics is more important than ever.To look at the future of AI, you have to keep this problem in the center forever.