Quantifying AI and What Comes Next - From Single Purpose to General Purpose

Explore the evolution and future of Artificial Intelligence in this 41-minute talk by Peter Cochrane from the University of Hertfordshire, presented at the Data Science Festival MayDay event 2024. Trace AI's development from single-purpose machines to the anticipated emergence of general-purpose platforms, drawing parallels with the history of computing. Examine the current state of AI, its limitations, and the challenges in quantifying machine intelligence. Delve into a bottom-up approach to characterizing AI, starting from simple machines and lifeforms to derive a fundamental Entropic description applicable to both artificial and biological entities. Gain insights into the key characteristics, parameters, and important features of AI, as well as our growing dependence on this technology. Suitable for both professionals and the general public, this introductory-level presentation includes high-quality graphics, animations, and movies to illustrate complex concepts, with some mathematical content that non-practitioners can take on trust.