Description
The term artificial intelligence (AI) was coined in the 50s. Its fuzzy objective was to build machines at least as smart as humans. By the early 90s, AI research began focusing on ‘machine learning,’ and the field began to take off. Today, AI software is changing all aspects of technology, society, and our personal lives. Nowhere is the AI impact more apparent than in China, which has become a dominant player in the field. Like fire, AI has the potential to benefit or destroy us.
Creve Maples has a degree in chemistry (MIT) and a PhD in nuclear science (UC Berkeley). He has worked in academia and the private sector, designing advanced computers, and developing virtual reality systems. His interest in history and archeology led to the formation of companies active in these areas. These classes result from a scientific curiosity and desire to explore unusual, thought-provoking topics.