Artificial Intelligence has been in the news a lot lately, from ominous warnings of its future implications from academic leaders like Stephen Hawking and Elon Musk, to panic around Facebook AI developing its own language. And according to a recent report from the McKinsey Global Institute, roughly half of today's work activities could be automated by 2055. Could "teaching" be on that list? Today, Education World examines the current nature of AI's role in academia, including a prediction of where we're likely headed. It's not as scary as you think!

Artificial Intelligence has been in the news a lot lately, from ominous warnings of its future implications from academic leaders like Stephen Hawking and Elon Musk, to panic around Facebook AI developing its own language. And according to a recent report from the McKinsey Global Institute, roughly half of today's work activities could be automated by 2055. Could "teaching" be on that list? Today, Education World examines the current nature of AI's role in academia, including a prediction of where we're likely headed. It's not as scary as you think!

It's no secret that our planet is struggling with the pressures humans are putting it under. Discarding plastic in oceans, burning fuels and using an abundance of petrol are only some of the ways we're melting the ice caps and thinning the ozone layer. Warnings from experts are becoming more severe and many organisations are working on methods to help combat global warming. Microsoft has just announced that they are broadening their AI for Earth program and'investing $50 million over the next five years to put artificial intelligence technology in the hands of individuals and organisations around the world who are working to protect our planet.' With advances in artificial intelligence, we can learn more and more about the planet and are able to identify elements such as the conditions of the oceans, the well-being of wildlife, and the pollution levels of the air to help us make informed decisions on how to reduce this.

These are patterns that even the most sophisticated scientist couldn't detect by eye,

AI involves the science and engineering of intelligent computer programs. It uses various computer functions such reasoning, learning and problem solving based on human intelligence. AI systems can be used in various disciplines such as biology, computer science, mathematics, linguistics, psychology, and engineering to build an intelligent system. Some of the different applications that incorporate the AI systems in healthcare fields are medication management, treatment plans, and drug discovery. The global the AI market is driven by the ability of AI to improve patient outcomes, increase in need for coordination between healthcare workforce & patients, rise in adoption of precision medicine, and remarkable growth in venture capital investments.

AI involves the science and engineering of intelligent computer programs. It uses various computer functions such reasoning, learning and problem solving based on human intelligence. AI systems can be used in various disciplines such as biology, computer science, mathematics, linguistics, psychology, and engineering to build an intelligent system. Some of the different applications that incorporate the AI systems in healthcare fields are medication management, treatment plans, and drug discovery. The global the AI market is driven by the ability of AI to improve patient outcomes, increase in need for coordination between healthcare workforce & patients, rise in adoption of precision medicine, and remarkable growth in venture capital investments.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says "privacy is a human right" and that internet users should be in control of their data. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella delivers the keynote address at Build, the company's annual conference for software developers Monday, May 7, 2018, in Seattle. Nadella outlined the company's ethical principles Monday as he kicked off its annual conference for software developers. Nadella didn't mention Facebook's privacy scandals or the data collection practices of rival tech companies, but his comments at the Build conference in Seattle further staked out Microsoft's message that technology should be built for social good. He says Microsoft is prepared for stricter privacy rules taking effect in Europe on May 25, calling it "sound, good regulation."

Whenever an artist scheduled to play Qudos Bank Arena at Sydney Olympic Park doesn't sell enough tickets, the venue tactfully drapes black cloth over the empty seats in the theatre's uppermost section. Filling more than 18,000 seats is quite an ask, which is why only top-flight acts like Pink, Katy Perry, Shania Twain and Kendrick Lamar are attempting it in coming months. The black cloth is not needed today. Sydney gaming enthusiasts have filled the venue almost to capacity for the Intel Extreme Masters (IEM), a three-day professional video game tournament that rivals anything Qudos has hosted in terms of scale and spectacle. Two groups of five men are onstage, seated at computer monitors.

In April 2018, FinTech startups across the globe raised $2.18 billion worth of VC investments across 107 deals. In terms of MoM growth, in April 2018, global FinTech funding witnessed a significant decline of 37.5% from the $3.49 billion raised in March 2018. The US continued to dominate the funding charts with $883.5 million, which was 41% of the global FinTech funding (by value) in April. Hong Kong comes second with a 29% ($625 million) contribution, with UK, India, and China contributing 14.4% ($300 million), 4% ($96.8 million), and 3.6% ($79 million) respectively. AI/ML segment led the funding race in March 2018 with $613 million in funding across only two deals.

Sales of Sony Corp.'s new artificial intelligence-equipped Aibo robot dog are off to a solid start in Japan, with the electronics giant saying that 11,111 units were sold in the three months since its release in January. Sony said Monday that the new Aibo -- an upgrade of the version launched in 1999 and discontinued in 2006 -- is seeing greater than expected demand, prompting the company to consider boosting output. Sony sold a total of 150,000 of the previous models. The Aibo uses two cameras -- one embedded in its nose and the other above its tail -- and a range of sensors to discern its owner and the environment, expressing itself through body language, barking and its large digital eyes. It carries a price tag of ¥198,000, excluding tax, plus ¥90,000 for a required three-year cloud subscription service.