GARY MARCUS

AI SKEPTIC RESHAPING THE LANDSCAPE. SCIENTIST, AUTHOR, AND ENTREPRENEUR CHALLENGING PREVAILING BELIEFS. HIGHLIGHTS LIMITATIONS AND ETHICAL CONCERNS. ADVOCATES FOR RESPONSIBLE, HUMAN-CENTRED APPROACHES TO TECHNOLOGY

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Keynote Speaker Category: Artificial Intelligence, Curiousity, Digital, Digital Disruption, Digital Equality, Digital Technology, Digital Transformation, Disruption, Disruption & Innovation, Future Trends, Innovation & Technology, Internet of Things, Technological Disruption, Technology, TED Speakers, Trends,

GARY MARCUS

Gary Marcus is a leading authority in Artificial Intelligence, large language models and deep learning. He is renowned as an AI skeptic and provides invaluable policy and safety recommendations for models like ChatGPT and BingAI. He is the author of influential books such as “Rebooting AI” (2019) and the New York Times bestseller “Guitar Zero” (2012). As the founder and CEO of Geometric Intelligence and an Emeritus Professor at New York University, his expertise is unparalleled.

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Media: 

Gary Marcus Used to Call AI Stupid—Now He Calls It Dangerous

In the Rush to AI, We Can’t Afford to Trust Big Tech

Human extinction threat ‘overblown’ says AI sage Marcus

Topics:

Gary Marcus is a versatile keynote speaker who covers a range of compelling topics in his presentations. Here are five key areas he often addresses:

  1. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its Limitations: Gary delves into the current capabilities and limitations of AI systems, providing a critical perspective on their performance, challenges, and potential pitfalls.
  2. Policy and Safety Recommendations for AI: As an AI skeptic, Gary offers valuable insights into the policy and safety considerations surrounding AI technologies. He explores ethical concerns, transparency, accountability, and responsible deployment of AI systems.
  3. Human-Centered AI Design: Gary emphasizes the importance of designing AI systems with a focus on human values, context, and understanding. He discusses the need for human-centred approaches to ensure AI technology serves the best interests of humanity.
  4. Cognitive Science and AI: Drawing from his background as a cognitive scientist, Gary explores the intersection of cognitive science and AI, highlighting how understanding human cognition can enhance AI system design and performance.
  5. Future Directions of AI: Gary offers forward-thinking perspectives on the future of AI, including the potential impact of emerging technologies, the role of AI in various industries, and the societal implications of AI advancements.

These topics reflect Gary Marcus’s expertise and thought leadership in the field of AI, providing audiences with a comprehensive understanding of the current landscape and the way forward.

BIOGRAPHY

Gary Marcus is a prominent voice in the field of artificial intelligence. With a multidimensional background as a scientist, best-selling author, and serial entrepreneur, Gary has left an indelible mark on the AI landscape. Notably, he founded Robust.AI and Geometric.AI, the latter being acquired by Uber. His groundbreaking work includes foreseeing AI limitations long before they became evident and conducting extensive research in human language development and cognitive neuroscience.

As an Emeritus Professor of Psychology and Neural Science at NYU, Gary has shared his profound insights through five published books. These include noteworthy titles such as “The Algebraic Mind,” “Kluge,” “The Birth of the Mind,” and the New York Times bestseller “Guitar Zero.” His contributions extend beyond academia, with regular features in prestigious publications like The New Yorker, Wired, and The New York Times. His most recent collaboration, “Rebooting AI,” co-authored with Ernest Davis, has earned recognition as one of Forbes’s 7 Must-Read Books in AI.

Gary Marcus continues to shape the AI discourse, challenging prevailing notions and offering visionary perspectives. His expertise and accomplishments make him a captivating figure worth experiencing firsthand.

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