The Evolution of Humans .. From Apes to Robots
As interesting as it was to watch IBM’s supercomputer Watson go up against 2 Jeopardy champions and beat both of them handily, all this hype about Watson is actually quite alarming.
Humans started as apes, and it looks like we are evolving into robots–in my eyes at least. The big question people will begin asking about Watson is “Do you have one of those?” We all know everyone wants what they can’t have. Therefore, it’s just a matter of time….
Watson has industry insiders talking about the technology. It’s great. Industries can program robots to do what humans can’t or won’t do. Every industry has brilliant ways this “Watson” technology can be utilized. The opportunity is limitless, and this is when the fear begins to set in.
How long will it be until robots complete human tasks better than humans? Why do we need to pay salaries to employees who are surfing the web all day when a robot will be 100% more efficient? What happens when there are numerous “Watsons” co-existing? These are questions that may come around in the next generation, or sooner.
It’s all so exciting, until you play the tape all the way through….
Watch more on YouTube: IBM on Watson
