Artificial Intelligence Has a Multitasking Problem RealClearFuture

Right now it's easiest to think about an artificial intelligence algorithm as a specific tool, like a hammer. A hammer is really good at hitting things, but when you need a saw to cut something in half, it's back to the toolbox. Train an facial recognition algorithm, but don't ask it to recognize cows. Alphabet's AI research arm, DeepMind, is trying to change that idea with a new algorithm that can learn more than one skill.