I saw an article today discussing how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used in health care. From the article, AI is transforming healthcare by supporting physicians in diagnosis, treatment planning, patient monitoring, and administrative tasks. Here are some key ways it’s being used: 1. **Diagnosis and Imaging**: AI algorithms, particularly…

Since the 1970’s, the monetary policy of the United States has been set by humans, using forecasting models to set the cost of borrowing money. In simplified terms, this policy allows more or less funds to be available and thus spurs or hinders the overall economy. Recently, however, more AI…

Today I saw a story on uncontrolled artificial general intelligence and how it’s poised to disrupt our society.  As a refresher, uncontrolled artificial general intelligence (AGI) refers to an advanced form of AI with intelligence comparable to humans, capable of understanding, learning, and performing a wide range of tasks…

Over the past couple days, I’ve been focusing on how different underserved populations may be affected by artificial intelligence. Today I want to focus on bias in artificial intelligence systems. Bias in AI systems is often implicit due to a variety of factors, from biased training data to algorithmic design…

Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an important role in supporting underprivileged minorities by increasing access to education, healthcare, financial services, and job opportunities. Here are some of the key ways AI is helping marginalized communities: 1. **Education Access and Support**: AI-powered platforms offer personalized and accessible learning experiences, helping bridge…

it occurred to me today that one of the things artificial intelligence can be used for is to help empower women. Traditionally, women have been relying on smaller methods for empowerment. However, artificial intelligence can be a great equalizer. Artificial intelligence (AI) is empowering women across multiple sectors by increasing…

Artificial intelligence is transforming the real estate industry by streamlining operations, enhancing decision-making, and personalizing customer experiences. Here are some notable applications: 1. **Property Valuation and Pricing**: AI models analyze historical data, market trends, and property features to predict property values and rental prices more accurately. This helps agents and…

Artificial intelligence is enhancing banking security by providing advanced solutions for fraud detection, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance. Key ways AI is used include: 1. **Fraud Detection**: AI-driven models analyze vast amounts of transaction data in real time, identifying suspicious patterns and detecting fraud faster than traditional systems. Machine learning algorithms…

AI is being used in some pretty concerning ways to spread disinformation during elections. Here are a few key methods being employed: In the 2024 U.S. election, AI is increasingly used to spread disinformation, leveraging advances in generative AI to amplify reach and sophistication. Key AI-driven tactics include creating deepfakes,…

The other day, The White House issued a national security memorandum on Artificial Intelligence. Today we get further information about the memorandum. https://www.csis.org/analysis/biden-administrations-national-security-memorandum-ai-explained The National Security Memorandum on Artificial Intelligence (AI), issued by President Biden in October 2024, outlines a comprehensive strategy to leverage AI in ways that support U.S.…