positively then ? “ AI will create new jobs . What will happen , in principle , is that there will be newer jobs out there . I think the superintelligent AI ( a form of AI smarter than humans ) we hear about is still some way off , but are the jobs of today guaranteed for the next 15 years ? I ’ d be very sceptical .”
The role of AI in software Given that technology giants like Amazon and IBM as well as outspoken individuals such as Elon Musk ( who earlier this year warned that AI could lead to the development of an ‘ immortal dictator ’) believe that there ’ s no better time to interrogate the seemingly limitless landscape of artificial intelligence , both good and bad , how does Rai feel it will directly impact the software space ? “ I think any technology that helps people write better software and reduce the risk of failure should be embraced with open arms and AI , in that context , suits the purpose ,” he reveals . “ I think it ’ s essential that machine learning is incorporated into our software development process . It ’ s quite simple : we humans have very selective memories . If you have
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