Do you think of NASA when you hear Bob Williams' name? Or do you think of Bob Williams, the astronomer who won the 1999 NASA Distinguished Public Service Medal. The two are not the same thing. Let's get this out of the way. Bob Williams was an engineer and not an astronomer. We'll be looking at some of the many highlights in his career.
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Social media users have made Bob Williams' interview viral. This interview was conducted in 1981. It recently surfaced on Twitter. Bob Williams' career in engineering, telecommunications and other fields was impressive in the 1980s. His salary was $33,000 per annum and he had his own car. He was suddenly terminated from his NASA engineering career after a tragic accident.
FAQ
Is Alexa an Ai?
The answer is yes. But not quite yet.
Amazon created Alexa, a cloud based voice service. It allows users use their voice to interact directly with devices.
The Echo smart speaker was the first to release Alexa's technology. Other companies have since created their own versions with similar technology.
Some of these include Google Home, Apple's Siri, and Microsoft's Cortana.
What uses is AI today?
Artificial intelligence (AI), which is also known as natural language processing, artificial agents, neural networks, expert system, etc., is an umbrella term. It's also known by the term smart machines.
Alan Turing was the one who wrote the first computer programs. He was intrigued by whether computers could actually think. He suggested an artificial intelligence test in "Computing Machinery and Intelligence," his paper. The test tests whether a computer program can have a conversation with an actual human.
John McCarthy, who introduced artificial intelligence in 1956, coined the term "artificial Intelligence" in his article "Artificial Intelligence".
Today we have many different types of AI-based technologies. Some are easy and simple to use while others can be more difficult to implement. They can range from voice recognition software to self driving cars.
There are two major categories of AI: rule based and statistical. Rule-based uses logic in order to make decisions. A bank account balance could be calculated by rules such as: If the amount is $10 or greater, withdraw $5 and if it is less, deposit $1. Statistics is the use of statistics to make decisions. A weather forecast might use historical data to predict the future.
How does AI work?
An artificial neural network is made up of many simple processors called neurons. Each neuron processes inputs from others neurons using mathematical operations.
The layers of neurons are called layers. Each layer has a unique function. The first layer receives raw information like images and sounds. These data are passed to the next layer. The next layer then processes them further. The last layer finally produces an output.
Each neuron has an associated weighting value. This value is multiplied each time new input arrives to add it to the weighted total of all previous values. If the result is more than zero, the neuron fires. It sends a signal up the line, telling the next Neuron what to do.
This continues until the network's end, when the final results are achieved.
Are there potential dangers associated with AI technology?
Yes. They will always be. AI is seen as a threat to society. Others argue that AI can be beneficial, but it is also necessary to improve quality of life.
AI's misuse potential is the greatest concern. Artificial intelligence can become too powerful and lead to dangerous results. This includes things like autonomous weapons and robot overlords.
AI could also replace jobs. Many people are concerned that robots will replace human workers. Others believe that artificial intelligence may allow workers to concentrate on other aspects of the job.
For instance, some economists predict that automation could increase productivity and reduce unemployment.
Statistics
- A 2021 Pew Research survey revealed that 37 percent of respondents who are more concerned than excited about AI had concerns including job loss, privacy, and AI's potential to “surpass human skills.” (builtin.com)
- While all of it is still what seems like a far way off, the future of this technology presents a Catch-22, able to solve the world's problems and likely to power all the A.I. systems on earth, but also incredibly dangerous in the wrong hands. (forbes.com)
- According to the company's website, more than 800 financial firms use AlphaSense, including some Fortune 500 corporations. (builtin.com)
- That's as many of us that have been in that AI space would say, it's about 70 or 80 percent of the work. (finra.org)
- In 2019, AI adoption among large companies increased by 47% compared to 2018, according to the latest Artificial IntelligenceIndex report. (marsner.com)
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How To
How to set Alexa up to speak when charging
Alexa, Amazon’s virtual assistant, is able to answer questions, give information, play music and control smart-home gadgets. It can even speak to you at night without you ever needing to take out your phone.
Alexa can answer any question you may have. Just say "Alexa", followed up by a question. With simple spoken responses, Alexa will reply in real-time. Plus, Alexa will learn over time and become smarter, so you can ask her new questions and get different answers every time.
You can also control connected devices such as lights, thermostats locks, cameras and more.
You can also tell Alexa to turn off the lights, adjust the temperature, check the game score, order a pizza, or even play your favorite song.
Set up Alexa to talk while charging
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Open the Alexa App and tap the Menu icon (). Tap Settings.
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Tap Advanced settings.
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Select Speech Recognition
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Select Yes, always listen.
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Select Yes, wake word only.
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Select Yes, and use the microphone.
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Select No, do not use a mic.
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Step 2. Set Up Your Voice Profile.
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Add a description to your voice profile.
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Step 3. Step 3.
Say "Alexa" followed by a command.
For example: "Alexa, good morning."
Alexa will answer your query if she understands it. For example: "Good morning, John Smith."
Alexa will not respond to your request if you don't understand it.
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Step 4. Restart Alexa if Needed.
If you are satisfied with the changes made, restart your device.
Notice: You may have to restart your device if you make changes in the speech recognition language.