965: Appvance: The Innovator of Generative AI with Keynote Speaker Kevin Surace

Harnessing the potential of AI is similar to unlocking a treasure trove of opportunities for businesses. AI can optimize operations, improve decision-making, and enhance customer experiences like never before. With some expertise, companies can tap into this transformative power, driving innovation and staying ahead in the dynamic landscape of AI-driven business evolution.

Kevin Surace is an AI innovator and the founder of appvance.ai, a company that uses AI to find bugs in web and mobile applications. He has been involved in the AI industry for over 25 years, working on projects like the first AI-based virtual assistants and building management systems that use AI to reduce energy usage. Today, Kevin talks about the current state of AI, including the hype and fear surrounding it, and how AI can be used as a tool to enhance human productivity rather than replace jobs.

Quotes

"Unless someone hooks an AI to our nuclear arsenal and asks it to launch the nukes, it's not going to end the world." - Kevin Surace

“These code assistants excel at providing interesting choices for code. They function as assistants, acting like amplifiers for your coding capabilities.” - Kevin Surace

“We need to be on the good side of AI. While bad actors may try to use AI in harmful ways, we are here to prevent them from carrying out ransomware attacks and other malicious activities.” - Kevin Surace

Takeaways

04:09 AI language models like ChatGPT are not intelligent, but rather sophisticated math models that generate language based on patterns they've learned from vast datasets.

07:23 Using AI assistants like ChatGPT can boost productivity by providing a starting point for tasks like writing and coding, even though the output may require significant editing.

19:36 The hype and fear surrounding AI is part of a typical technology hype cycle, and the real value of AI will emerge as it becomes integrated into various industries and applications.

17:10 Safeguards and rules are necessary to prevent AI from being used for malicious purposes, such as creating fake content or assisting in cyberattacks.

22:19 The future of AI will likely involve it becoming a ubiquitous tool, much like calculators and spreadsheets, rather than a technology that will replace all human jobs.

Resources

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Filed in: Archive 4: 2020-2023 • Interview • Podcast

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