Season 2, Ep 11: Why Are We Developing Artificial Intelligence?

Professor Roz Picard, director and founder of the Affective Computing Research Group at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's famed Media Lab, argues some artificial intelligence researchers are not adequately addressing the ‘why’ behind their AI work, but are instead too focused on getting their next paper published or grant secured. Roz, a scientist, inventor, and entrepreneur, believes society trusts machines too much and humans and machines should partner and coevolve together. CNN named Roz one of seven "Tech Superheroes to watch in 2015." Jeff talks to Roz shortly after she delivered her TEDxBeaconStreet Talk. Watch Professor Roz Picard's TEDxBeaconStreet Talk here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=itikdtdbevU   Read Roz's book, "Affective Computing." https://www.amazon.com/Affective-Computing-Press-Rosalind-Picard/dp/0262661152  Have a question for Jeff? Find him on Twitter @JeffreySaviano Want to be a guest on the podcast? Reach out to @JenHemmerdinger on Twitter. Follow @RosalindPicard on Twitter for her latest insights on AI, MIT, and her organization @Empatica. 

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