Prompt: What is AI and some of the top challenges...

Response: The Science of Making Machines that can think like humans.​

So the straightforward way to think about AI is making machines that portray human-like characteristics. Currently, we are all in awe of the computers' ability to answer our questions or (prompts: the term used to describe the question-like statements typed in chat-bots) with human-like responses. The evolution of the chatbot to AI agents is taking the human-to-computer experience to the next level and if you get a chance be sure to check out Salesforce Agent Force demo.

Now what are some of the top challenges....

• Hallucinations - are responses that are false, misleading, or illogical but are presented as fact. ​

• Privacy Laws - AI evolution and adoption are moving at the speed of light it seems and this presents a problem for legal coverage. Governments, businesses, and the legal community are working to define or redefine the regulations needed to protect the privacy of individuals and entities. ​

• Bias - it is important to remember that AI learns from us and therefore inherits our prejudices and unfair preferences. ​

• Ethics - AI is an ever-changing landscape that needs studying for its impacts on Bias, Laws, Accountability, Transparency, and the Environment. ​​

• Job Displacement - When technology advances job needs change and will lead to the elimination of certain job functions but will typically be replaced with jobs that either support or enhance the technology that has transformed society.

  
  

AI is making waves, exciting and concerning waves. We should all buckle up as this is going to be a thrilling advancement in tech, but we should be mindful of the power that AI will possess.

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