Understanding vision and building visual systems is really understanding intelligence.
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I often tell my students not to be misled by the name 'artificial intelligence' - there is nothing artificial about it. AI is made by humans, intended to behave by humans, and, ultimately, to impact humans' lives and human society.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Artificial intelligence is fundamentally a product of human creation and intention.
In this quote, Fei-Fei Li emphasizes that artificial intelligence is not some detached, artificial entity; rather, it is a tool crafted by human hands for human purposes. The quote serves as a reminder that despite its name, AI is deeply rooted in human values, creativity, and societal needs, and understanding this connection is crucial as we navigate the implications of technology in our lives.
Themes
Artificial IntelligenceHumansTechnologyImpactSociety
In practice
Example use cases
In a tech conference discussing the future of AI.
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