We’re all familiar with the science-fiction trope of a computer getting so smart it takes on a mind of its own. That fantasy nowadays feels all too realistic, thanks to advances in Natural Language Processing (NLP). On today’s Brainstorm, hosts Michal Lev-Ram and Brian O’Keefe examine what it means to teach a computer to understand and even “think” like a human. What are the innovative possibilities this unlocks? What are the dangers?
Fortune Senior Writer Jeremy Kahn guides us through the latest developments in NLP. Then we hear from Will Hanschell, CEO of Pencil, a company that uses algorithms to generate commercial ads more quickly, cheaply, and - it hopes - more effectively for clients.
Also in the episode is Jesse Shemen, CEO of PaperCup, which uses AI to automate voice translation, giving content creators the keys to unlocking a larger audience than ever before.
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Teaching Computers to Think Like Us | Brainstorm podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
