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Letter: Artificial intelligence improves our futures

   ‘Automation is here to help, not replace.’
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Letter: Artificial intelligence improves our futures

   Amrutha Alluri, 11th grade, Roosevelt High School, Sioux Falls
   Published 2:56 p.m. ET July 10, 2017
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   Siri, Alexa, Cortana and Watson – more than just common names – they
   are a few examples of artificial intelligence people use every day.
   Defined, artificial intelligence is not just one technology, but rather
   a group of related technologies that are able to perform tasks that
   humans can do such as language translation, speech recognition and
   visual perception. A.I. is part of the technologies many companies,
   hospitals and research centers now utilize for various types of jobs.

   A.I. makes life easier. Watson, used in IBM, is a supercomputer having
   analytical software and performs as a “question answering” machine.
   A.I. has become part of the workforce. Looking specifically into cancer
   research, A.I. has helped many medical professionals predict what
   combinations for existing drugs could work for certain types of cancer

   And then, there is Tesla – a self-driving car that is loaded with all
   sorts of the latest updates that make the car smarter. It has its own
   radar, optical camera and a technology that will help prevent Tesla
   cars from being involved in fewer accidents. Also, don’t forget the GPS
   that nearly everybody has and can’t live without.

   A.I. is everywhere. Yet, for all its progress, A.I. has its naysayers,
   claiming it will replace skilled workers or perhaps be used for evil
   purposes. Though concerns and risks can’t be dismissed, A.I. is a
   realistic tool. Automation is here to help, not replace. It just makes
   life better. And who could complain about that?
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