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I think the translation from human speech to something a computer can execute already qualifies as AI. But there are a lot of other things that need to be consi
by tjansen 4y ago
I think the translation from human speech to something a computer can execute already qualifies as AI. But there are a lot of other things that need to be considered, if the AI aims to be the equivalent of a human assistant.
It needs to determine how much snow requires a snow blower (a smart AI wouldn't buy for a couple of snow flakes), to guess what model of snow blower the user would want (which may involve checking the users' finances, brand preferences and it may ask how much space is available in the garage) and to determine what else needs to be checked, like vacations. It would also need to figure out the right time to order, because it should arrive before it is needed.
- BerislavLopac 4y agoThose are all fair points - but if the AI "aims to be the equivalent of a human assistant", that requires interaction; a human assistant will ask question to understand the request if it is not clear. I think that the goal of having an AI "magically" figure these things out on its own is a fantasy.
- tjansen 4y agoYes, it definitely needs interaction if the user did not define preferences in earlier conversations.