Myths and Realities of Deep Learning - TDWI Upside

We are in the golden age of machine learning. From Microsoft's new computer vision system outperforming humans to Google's AI algorithm mastering the ancient game of Go, scientists have already achieved what many thought would take years to accomplish. There is growing excitement about what new applications deep learning will enable next. Will we soon rely on computers to keep us safe on our daily commute in self-driving cars? Will we use machines to diagnose us based on our symptoms and medical history?