DjangoCon Europe 2024 | KEYNOTE: AI, away from the hype

Explore the reality of AI beyond the hype, discussing its limitations, challenges, and potential uses in various industries, from healthcare to agriculture, education, and more.

Key takeaways
  • AI is a tool, not a strategy, and companies should be aware of this.
  • AI needs model health, just like humans need mental health.
  • The blockchain-based internet could solve many problems, but first, we need to solve the energy problem.
  • Data is the lifeblood of AI, and it’s essential to have good data governance and data privacy.
  • AI is not always transparent, and it can be difficult to understand how it makes decisions.
  • Generative AI is the future, but it’s also the source of many concerns, such as bias, hate speech, and intellectual property issues.
  • AI can be used to automate tasks, but it’s not always clear what tasks are worth automating.
  • AI can be used to make predictions, but it’s not always accurate.
  • AI can be used to create art, music, and literature, but these creations may not be genuinely creative.
  • AI can be used to improve healthcare, but it’s not a substitute for human expertise and judgment.
  • AI can be used to improve agriculture, but it’s not a substitute for human labor and effort.
  • AI needs security, and it’s vulnerable to attacks and misuse.
  • The Dunning-Kruger effect is a bias that affects how we perceive and interact with AI.
  • The hype cycle is a phenomenon where AI technology goes through a cycle of overhyping and disillusionment.
  • There are many AI models, including transformers, that can be used for various tasks, but it’s essential to understand how they work and what they can do.
  • AI can be used to create new business models, but it’s essential to understand the ethics and implications of these models.
  • AI can be used to improve education, but it’s essential to ensure that it’s inclusive and accessible to all.
  • AI can be used to improve transportation, but it’s essential to ensure that it’s safe and reliable.