Microsoft founder Bill Gates says 'AI is a revolutionary progress since the graphical user interface'


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Chris Boland

Bill Gates , founder of Microsoft and active member of the philanthropic Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation , has published a blog titled 'The Age of AI has begun.' bottom. In his blog, Gates argues that AI is a revolutionary technological advancement since the graphical user interface (GUI) and could be used for philanthropic activities.

The Age of AI has begun | Bill Gates
https://www.gatesnotes.com/The-Age-of-AI-Has-Begun



The reason why Gates started thinking seriously about AI
In 1980, Gates discovered the GUI, a user-friendly way of working with computers, which led to the development of various GUI-powered operating systems, including Windows. In the middle of 2022, more than 30 years later, Gates gave OpenAI, an AI development organization, a task to let AI solve the biology test of Advanced Placement, an early-learning program in North America. Advanced Placement offers an entry-level curriculum and tests that require more than just biology knowledge, but critical thinking about biology to pass the tests.

Initially, Gates expected it would take several years for an AI to be able to solve the Advanced Placement biology test, but OpenAI has developed an AI that answers 59 out of 60 questions correctly in just a few months. . AI also gave excellent answers to open-ended questions, and even when asked to score by an external expert, it seems that it got the highest score. In addition, Mr. Gates and others asked AI a question such as 'What do you say to a father who has a sick child?' It is said that he gave a better answer than the human being.

This led Gates to see AI as a revolutionary advancement in technology. Gates said, ``The development of AI is as basic as the birth of microprocessors, PCs, the Internet, and mobile phones.AI will change the way people work, learn, travel, manage their health, and communicate. 'The whole thing will be reoriented around this technology, and companies will be able to differentiate themselves by how well they use AI.'



◆Definition of artificial intelligence
Technically, the term 'artificial intelligence (AI)' refers to a model created to solve a particular problem or provide a particular service. For example,

ChatGPT , which has become a hot topic in recent years, specializes in interacting with humans, and Stable Diffusion is an AI that specializes in image generation. Contrasting with this is 'general-purpose artificial intelligence (AGI)', which refers to a model that can learn about any task or subject, and OpenAI and others aim to develop AGI .

The development of AI and AGI has long been a dream of the computing industry, but in recent years the advent of machine learning and massive computing resources has made the development of sophisticated AI a reality. Also, when the PC first appeared, there were only a few people involved in its development, but now that computing is a global industry and many of the people involved are turning to AI, innovation is happening much faster than before. Mr. Gates thinks he will visit.



◆ Improved productivity
Humans still outperform AI in many ways, but AI can replace simple sales and document processing tasks, and companies have the datasets they need to train on. Gates believes that AI will eventually help white-collar workers with various tasks, and Microsoft is beginning to include AI-based support tools in products such as Office.

Also, as AI progresses, Gates believes that computer control will use 'plain text requests' instead of clicks and taps. Gates also claims that it will be possible to create a ``personal agent'' that supports the latest emails, notifications of meetings to attend, and other tasks. ``You can use natural language on all devices and have this agent help with scheduling, communication, and e-commerce,'' he said.

People will benefit from the rise of these agents, but a significant number of workers will be forced to move on to other jobs. This is a sensitive issue for the government to deal with, but Gates said, ``However, the demand for ``people who help people'' will not disappear. , The rise of AI will allow people to do it freely.' Also, according to Gates, AI can play an important role in areas with great needs such as global health and education.



◆Health and AI
One way AI can improve the healthcare sector is by handling tasks performed by healthcare professionals, such as submitting insurance claims, medical paperwork, and taking notes based on doctor's visits. This frees up healthcare workers to devote time to other tasks.

In addition, in poor countries with high infant mortality rates under the age of 5, AI can be expected to significantly improve productivity by supporting doctors' examinations. Gates cites the development of

an AI-powered ultrasound imaging device as an example, saying, ``AI can help patients with basic triage, advice to deal with health problems, and determine if they need treatment. We will be able to provide up to. ”

Of course, AI can make mistakes, but Gates said, ``People need to look at the evidence that health AI is not perfect, makes mistakes, but is overall beneficial. AI in the field will have to be very carefully tested and well regulated, so adoption will likely take longer than in other fields, but again, humans make mistakes too. And the fact that poor people cannot access medical care is itself a problem, ”he argues that even if there is a mistake in AI, expanding the scope of medical care will bring more benefits.

In addition, AI is also beneficial in speeding up breakthroughs in medical research, and attempts to use AI to predict the three-dimensional structure of proteins and support drug discovery are progressing. One of the priorities at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is the use of next-generation AI-powered tools to solve health problems such as AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria that affect the world's poorest people the most. It is said to be included.

Beyond healthcare, AI can also be used to support agriculture in poorer countries. The importance of using AI to suggest the best seeds according to local conditions and to support the development of medicines and vaccines for livestock is important in today's world, where extreme weather has a negative impact on farmers in low-income countries. is increasing in



◆ Education and AI
Gates pointed out that so far computers have had no more impact in education than educational games and online sources of information. However, in the next five to ten years, I expect AI-driven software to revolutionize the way we teach and learn, tailoring educational content to people's interests and learning styles. 'AI-driven educational tools will measure people's comprehension, notice when they're losing interest, understand what motivations they're reacting to, and give immediate feedback,' Gates said. increase.

Of course, AI requires a lot of training and further development before it can actually be used in the classroom, and even when the technology is perfect, learning depends on the relationship between students and teachers. Gates believes that AI tools will enhance the collaborative work of students and teachers, but that teachers will not be replaced by AI.

Gates also argued that AI-based educational tools should be available not only in developed countries but also in low-income countries, and that they need to be trained on diverse datasets to eliminate bias. Many teachers are concerned that ``students will use ChatGPT for writing assignments,'' and discussions are expected to continue for teachers to adapt to new AI technology. said that teachers can incorporate AI into teaching in a beneficial way.



◆ AI risks and future prospects
Existing AI has the problem that it is difficult to understand the context that humans want, and sometimes it gives wrong answers. For example, ``When I asked for advice on a hotel to stay at during my trip, I was advised to stay at a non-existent fictitious hotel,'' and ``I gave an incorrect answer to an abstract math problem.'' increase. However, Gates believes that none of these are fundamental problems with AI and will be largely fixed within two years.

On the other hand, there are also non-technical concerns, such as ``weapons equipped with AI may harm others'' and ``AI may go out of control and run wild''. ``Like most inventions, AI can be used for good as well as bad. Governments need to work with the private sector on how to limit the risks,'' Gates said. I expected that it would be quite some time before AI would physically control the world and pose a threat to humans.

Mr. Gates expects that the algorithms that promote AI training will be improved in the future, and the accuracy of AI will further improve. On the other hand, market forces do not naturally encourage the development of AI services that help the world's poorest people, so through philanthropic funding and appropriate government policies, AI can be used to improve global inequalities. Arguing that development should be encouraged.

“We should keep in mind that we are only at the beginning of what AI can do today,” Gates said. I have been fortunate enough to be a part of the PC revolution and the Internet revolution, and I am equally excited about this moment.This new technology can improve the lives of people around the world.At the same time, the benefits of AI 'The world needs to establish rules so that the disadvantages far outweigh the disadvantages and the benefits are enjoyed by everyone, regardless of where they live or what their economic situation is.'

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