Keynote 3: The Transformative Power of Modern AI Methods

Raia Hadsell (DeepMind), Abstract: Creating a human-level artificial intelligence (AGI) that will share our values, solve our hardest problems, and benefit all of humanity is still a distant prospect, but modern data science and machine learning methods are still transforming science and society at an increasing rate. In this talk I will discuss the pillars of modern AGI research and identify some recent successes: weather forecasting, plasma stabilization for nuclear fusion, and deciphering of ancient texts�these are some areas where breakthroughs have emerged from partnerships with AI scientists. As we get closer to AGI I believe that the technology will be increasingly general, adaptable, and interactive, bringing opportunities and benefits to people everywhere, in both their personal and work life.