INTERVIEW WITH LEX COORS
on ethical development and humancentred principles , the framework aims to ensure transparency , fairness and the preservation of human values .”
The six waves of AI and the leap to the seventh To understand the significance of Coors ’ proposal , it ’ s essential to grasp the context of AI ’ s evolutionary journey through the six waves of AI development : 1 . First Wave : Rules-Based AI – Focused on algorithms that perform tasks based on explicit rules without external data . 2 . Second Wave : Analytical AI – Introduced machine learning , where systems learn from data to make
“Through the lens of WAI , we glimpse a world where the boundaries between human and artificial intelligence blur , giving rise to a new era of possibility and potential ”
LEX COORS CHIEF DATA CENTRE TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING OFFICER decisions , significantly advancing data analysis capabilities . 3 . Third Wave : Cognitive AI – Aimed to mimic human cognitive abilities , leading to developments in natural language processing and autonomous decision-making . 4 . Fourth Wave : Generative AI – Enabled AI systems to create new , original outputs , such as artwork and music , showcasing AI ’ s creative capabilities . 5 . Fifth Wave : Embodied AI – Embodied AI in physical or virtual forms allowed for more interactive and responsive technologies . 6 . Sixth Wave : Sentient AI – The speculative future wave where AI might develop consciousness and self-awareness .
The first three waves – rule-based AI , analytical AI and cognitive AI – have already been realised , laying the foundation for more advanced AI capabilities . The fourth wave , encompassing today ’ s powerful generative AI systems , is currently well underway .
However , it is the fifth and sixth waves that pose the greatest challenges and risks . The fifth wave – described as ‘ embodied AI ’ – involves the development of AI systems that can adapt to changing environments and make decisions based on ethical principles and societal norms .
The sixth wave , sentient AI – often referred to as artificial general intelligence ( AGI ) – represents the ultimate goal of many AI researchers