The new generation of computers is programming itself

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November 30, 2017 TodaY's TED Talk The new generation of computers is programming itself 24:21 minutes · TED2017 Educator and entrepreneur Sebastian Thrun wants us to use AI to free humanity of repetitive work and unleash our creativity. In an inspiring, informative conversation with TED Curator Chris Anderson, Thrun discusses the progress of deep learning, why we shouldn't fear runaway AI and how society will be better off if dull, tedious work is done with the help of machines. "Only one percent of interesting things have been invented yet," Thrun says. "I believe all of us are insanely creative ... [AI] will empower us to turn creativity into action." Watch now »   Playlist of the Day Revolutionizing reality Witness technology's transformation over the past decade, and the astounding ways we'll interact with reality in the future. Watch » 10 talks · Total run time 1:54:22 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM Who doesn't love sales? There’s just one problem: they lead us to make dumb choices Most people's hearts leap up when they see the words "50 percent off" or "Buy One Get One Free." Unfortunately, discounts cause us to act quickly and spend more than we should, say economist Dan Ariely and writer Jeff Kreisler. Read more »   Download the TED app

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