This presentation from an Andreessen Horowitz partner shows how humans and artificial intelligence can work together to create a brighter future

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The future of artificial intelligence is often painted as a scary one.
Robots threaten to replace millions of jobs. And with technology all around us, personal privacy may soon be a thing of the past.
But as Andreessen Horowitz Partner Frank Chen pointed out in his talk at the a16z Summit in November, advancements in AI and machine learning can actually impact our lives positively if companies act responsibly.
Below is Frank Chen’s full presentation, entitled: "Humanity + AI: Better Together."
A video of the talk can also be found here.

The future of artificial intelligence is often painted as a scary one.

Robots threaten to replace millions of jobs, even as algorithmic advertising threatens to make privacy a thing of the past.

But as Andreessen Horowitz Partner Frank Chen pointed out in his talk at the famed investment firm’s annual summit in November, advancements in AI and machine learning can actually impact our lives positively if companies act responsibly.

Chen walks through many examples of products already using AI to improve lives — including a set of glasses that help visually impaired people navigate the world, and a drone that helps deliver blood to rural parts of Rwanda.

Good can come of these powerful new technologies, Chen says, as long as we are "intentional, deliberate, and empathic."

Below is Frank Chen’s full presentation, entitled: "Humanity + AI: Better Together."

A video of the talk can also be found here.

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Chen says that there’s a lot of fear, uncertainty, and doubt around AI — either about how it could steal jobs…

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…or make you think that a robot uprising is imminent.

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