Getting personal with AI - Ray Wang - Computer Business Review

Humans and machines need to learn from each other, says Ray Wang. The will they or won't they debate surrounding robots replacing humans has caught the imagination of both business and consumer in recent times, with a myriad of reports putting forward a plethora of stats in support of the opportunity, or threat, of robots and AI. Thus, it was unsurprising that a key focus on day two of the SAP User Group Conference was on the polarising emerging technology. Ray Wang, Principal Analyst, Founder, and Chairman of Silicon Valley based Constellation Research, took to the stage to pose the topical question, 'Will Robots Take Over?' The answer put forth by Wang, unsurprisingly, was not straightforward. Yes, AI and machines will take over certain jobs, but there will always be a need for human input when it comes down to qualities such as creativity, compassion and physical presence.