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Connections: Could artificial intelligence help us or destroy us?

In July, Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk said artificial intelligence, or AI, is a "fundamental existential risk for human civilization.” Musk wasn’t alone in sharing those concerns, leading many people to ask what will happen when humans develop super intelligent AI. As AI continues to advance, it raises questions about the job sector (Will it eliminate jobs or create them?), the education system (Could robots eventually replace teachers?), human safety (Could AI systems outsmart us and lead to our demise?), and more.

This hour, our panel of experts helps us understand AI and its implications. In studio:

  • Henry Kautz, director of the Institute for Data Science at the University of Rochester
  • Dhireesha Kudithipudi, professor and chair of the graduate program in computer engineering at RIT
  • Matt Huenerfauth, professor of information sciences and technologies at RIT

Megan Mack is the executive producer of "Connections with Evan Dawson" and live/televised engagement programming.
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