The Evolution and Impact of Artificial Intelligence: ElDaheeh Lecture

Introduction

• Main Characters: Mr. Basyouni, Abo Hmeed
• Scenario: Mr. Basyouni replaced by AI, discussing the pros and cons
• Key Point: Experience comes from humans, not machines
• Natural vs. Artificial: Emphasis on natural intelligence, breastfeeding, honey

Technology and Worries

• Historical Concerns:
  • April 1986: Math teachers' protest against calculators
  • 19th Century: Industrial revolution in Britain, machine-breaking
• Current Concerns:
  • 2023: No longer fear calculators but fear AI
  • Divided opinions: AI as a threat vs. AI as an aid

AI Milestones

• ChatGPT: Released by OpenAI in November 2022
  • Unlike traditional chatbots, it's smart and versatile
  • Rapid adoption: 1 million users in 5 days
  • Comparison to Facebook, Spotify, Instagram

Understanding Language Models

• Language Models: Predict the next word in a sentence
  • Training: Large collections of words (books, Wikipedia, Twitter)
• Neural Networks: Learning structures that mimic the brain
  • Parameters: Variable factors, e.g., BERT (110M parameters), GPT-3 (175B parameters)
  • Transformers: Advanced neural networks (e.g., GPT-3.5)

Practical Applications and Limitations

• Applications:
  • Writing articles, raps, dialogues, assignments, coding
  • GPT-3 passed a Wharton MBA exam
• Limitations: Struggles with logic, math, and certain context-based tasks
  • Known loopholes and inaccuracies

Training and Ethics

• Human Training: ChatGPT refined through human interaction
  • Avoids inappropriate and controversial responses
• Ethical Concerns:
  • Importance of objectivity and politeness
  • Mitigating inappropriate uses and responses

Future of AI

• Integration: AI in Microsoft products (Word, Excel)
• New Models: GPT-4 announcement
• Job Evolution: Prompt engineers, adapting human skills to AI tools
• Education:
  • Importance of learning and adapting to AI for career advancement
  • Comparison to the integration of computers

Closing Thoughts

• Human Intelligence: Adaptability and creativity
• Flattery: Importance of human emotional intelligence
• AI as a Tool: Learn to use it effectively for career growth
• ElDaheeh's Future: Monitoring AI advancements, natural intelligence prevails