MALIK UMER BLOG

The concept of conscious machines is a fascinating and controversial topic that lies at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), neuroscience, philosophy, and ethics. It explores the idea of machines not only performing tasks or mimicking human behavior but also possessing consciousness—an awareness of themselves and their surroundings. The concept of conscious machines is still speculative and futuristic, which is beyond current technological capabilities and delves into the realms of philosophy and science fiction. Definition of Consciousness Consciousness in Humans: Consciousness is typically defined as the state of being aware of and able to think about one's own existence, thoughts, and environment. It involves subjective experiences, self-awareness, and the ability to reflect on these experiences. Consciousness in Machines: When discussing conscious machines, question is whether a machine or AI system could ever have a subjective experience, self-awareness, or the a

Several commercially available humanoid robots have gained popularity for various applications, ranging from research and education to personal assistance and entertainment. Humanoid robots are no longer a sci-fi fantasy, they are now a reality and may soon become ubiquitous considering the exponential rate of the progress in AI. Some of the popular humanoid robots in use around the world today are listed below. 1. Pepper (SoftBank Robotics) Pepper by SoftBank Robotics is commonly deployed in retail and hospitality industry  (e.g., in banks, stores, and hotels)  for social interaction, customer service, and education. It c an recognize faces and basic emotions, interact through voice, gestures, and touch, and is widely used in businesses for customer-facing roles.   2. Nao (SoftBank Robotics) Nao by SoftBank Robotics is primarily used in schools and universities for teaching robotics and programming. It is a smaller humanoid robot known for its advanced interaction capabilities, includ

Understanding popular AI terms can be helpful for navigating discussions about artificial intelligence. Here’s a brief overview of some key terms in alphabetical order: Artificial Intelligence (AI) The simulation of human intelligence processes by machines, especially computer systems. These processes include learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, and language understanding. Attention Mechanism A component of neural networks, particularly transformers, that allows the model to focus on specific parts of the input data (e.g., words in a sentence) when making predictions. In translation tasks, attention mechanisms help the model align words in the source language with their counterparts in the target language. Autonomous Machine A machine is considered as autonomous if it can perform its task or tasks without requiring human involvement. Autoregressive Model A type of model that generates se

Computer scientists have been exploring the possible applications of AI technology for decades, and a lot of tools and applications we use today include some form of AI. The talk about ethical considerations in AI technology and it's impact on society is as old as the technology itself . Similar to other revolutionary and break-through technologies in the past such as the internet, computers, cars, and smartphones, AI technology has also it's pros and cons. The objective is to make the best use of the technology, while also making regulations and improving it further to minimize the side effects. The advent of ChatGPT in November, 2022 by OpenAI and Microsoft took us one step closer to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)  and reignited discussions about how it can impact various segments of our society including education . Some people argue that as people rely more on AI based technologies, it will inhibit their learning. Furthermore, the role of teachers may be diminished a