Episode 2: AI as Prediction Tool

AI as Prediction Tool

Guest: Professor Avi Goldfarb

It seems to be popping up everywhere.  At least, that's what we hear and read.

It is processing college and job applications, deciding whether we qualify for a loan, and which inmates are considered for early release.

The last few years, it is getting even closer to us: our cars use it, our smart homes use it, our doctors use it, weather forecasters use it, and even dating apps use it.

Artificial Intelligence has stepped up to the challenge of prediction. All of these examples, and a myriad of others, are performing some kind of prediction.

Recorded: 2021-06-16