Vasant Dhar on Paradigm Shifts in Artificial Intelligence

Dr. Vasant Dhar joins Paradigm Shock to discuss pivotal shifts in artificial intelligence. Known for bridging academia and practice, Dhar outlines AI's journey from expert systems, reliant on human-specified knowledge, to the advent of machine learning, deep learning and general intelligence, driven by data availability. He shares personal anecdotes, including early successes in uncovering data patterns that reshaped trading strategies on Wall Street. His narrative emphasizes AI's trend towards predictive modeling and its transformative role across sectors. Dhar's book, 'Thinking with Machines,' serves as a guide to understanding these developments, urging readers to navigate AI's opportunities and challenges thoughtfully.

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Show Links

Book: Thinking With Machines

Wikipedia Page: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vasant_Dhar

Brave New World Podcast: https://bravenewpodcast.com/

NYU Page: https://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/vasant-dhar

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vasant-dhar-931175/

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