Week #7- The Blockchain, Balt 318

By now I am sure that you have heard of the fast moving cryptocurrencies.  This new form of currency is run with blockchain technology, where the digital proofing of data is encrypted and stored on a general public ledger in order to decentralize and eliminate unneeded middlemen.

Although these cryptocurrencies come with a lot of volatility, which seems to hold back some investors. What they don't understand is that the background technology can be used in just about ever industry.

For example, Walmart has tested using blockchain for tracking the life of their produce.  The test allowed the supply chain team to exponentially reduce the time and money needed to track the life of a bag of tangerines.

This technology is also being used in the virtual reality and gaming.  Currently, gamers hold multiple virtual assets on multiple games.  Connecting these with blockchain will allow these virtual assets to hold outside value from just the game itself.

I am very excited about the technology called blockchain and what it holds for us in the future.  While these are only a few implementations of the use, the technology alone will be life-changing.

Week #6- Neural Space Network, Balt 318

We all have our opinions on what is really our there in space.  As we know, space is always increasing and currently we do not have the science to know exactly what is out there.

From a business insider article linked below, we can now view many more systems with better accuracy with using neural networks.

This works similarly to the way a babes brain works by seeing images.  If  can observe many more images at a time gaining data and information much faster.

Although I don't know too much on space, I feel that there is still a lot more to be learned from our surrounding solar systems and using this technology can bring us closer to new findings.

Week #5- The Brain Machine, Balt 318

The human brain is truly a magical thing.  All of the neurons in the brain make up the data that we know and the connections of these neurons make our thoughts.

Using the way that our brains works, when implemented in AI, has allowed for many advances in the technology.  Allowing these machines to learn on their own, in a similar way that humans do, while being able to connect and organize a lot more data then a human would be able.  

This is very important for science because using the way our brain works in order to understand abstract principles can be used towards the discovery of new principles.  

This abstract concept is the ability the understand the bigger picture without needing individual instincts. This allows the understanding of all instincts because the principle is understood.  

For example, 

These are all shoes.

but what is a shoe? and what makes something a shoe?

We all know what a shoe is without actually seeing others shoes, so that is an abstract principle we have.  We would know the purpose of a pair of shoes if we were to find them randomly.  

This can also be used with a math problem and knowing the formula.  

Without knowing the formula, you can figure an individual problem out, but it might be a lot harder.

Knowing the formula, you would be able to answer any question in the category.   

Week #4- World Technology, Balt 318

As we know, technology is advancing at very fast speeds.  Currently, flying cars and drones are starting to make an appearance in the world.

This used to be ideas that were laughed alone.  Now, people are laughing as they fly over traffic.

The first time I saw drones, I thought that it was just some cool toy that I can not fly for the life of me.  But realizing the potential of these drones and how they can be used for things such as delivery, taking pictures, and videos.

One thing I found interesting was the opening ceremony of the Olympics.  With lots of technology shown, something that stood out to me was the way the rings were presented.

I read an article by Brain Barrett on these magical ring forming drones.  Turns out the rings were made with 1,218 drones joined together.  The drones lined up perfectly and it looked amazing.

This is one huge step.  I couldn't imagine how hard it was to program to make this happen.  The future of drones are unseen.  This is what the drones looked like up close.

https://www.wired.com/story/olympics-opening-ceremony-drone-show/

Week #3- Surfing the Tsunami, Balt 318

The first thought that comes into peoples head when they hear AI, is the physical robots. 

Now, while some still believe that these robots are going to one day take over the world and that the movie "The Terminator" is what our future will look like.  I'm not saying that one day we will not have the technology from the film, but feel that instead the fear from a movie could hold us back from the future possibilities of technology.  

Not saying that a movie should ever hold us back from doing something, but I feel that futuristic movies have put negative thoughts about technology into peoples minds.

To begin, artificial intelligence is not just simply robots that do things.  There are many versions of hardware and software that contributes to the successes that we have already achieved.  I believe that we are still in the early stages of these new advances and that we need to be open to the opportunities.

Some of the improvements include;

The Boston Dynamics- The robot squad

FEDOR- The gun shooting robot

and Sophia- the citizen robot

Thats right, Sophia the robot is actually a citizen of Saudi Arabia as of October 2017.

As I said before, I feel that this is still the beginning of AI, and I can't wait to see all of the changes in hardware and software.

Week #2- Surfing the Tsunami, Balt 318

What is your stand on artificial intelligence?

Today I began to read Todd Kelsey's newly release book, Surfing the Tsunami.  The book is Dr. Kelsey's view on the future of artificial intelligence, and a preparation plan for whats in store for our futures and the job market. 

The introduction of the book sets the tone, with giving you three options to Adapt.  Basically, the more that you adapt, the better off you will be prepared for the future.

I have taken the beginning of this book very seriously because I have already began to notice the rapid changes in this area.  The best thing about being a college student is being able to take time to learn things that you see potential in.  

I am very excited to learn more about what Artificial Intelligence has to offer and will be sharing my experiences with you.


https://www.linkedin.com/in/tekelsey/

https://www.amazon.co.jp/Surfing-Tsunami-Introduction-Artificial-Intelligence/dp/1976756340