DATABASE/NETWORKS
Databases and networks are something
that artificial intelligence can use to collect, store, and process information
about anything. According to Cringley, a database is information about the
state of something. Therefore, an artificial intelligence uses self-collected
or inputted databases to help develop and improve itself. Data has been used
for a long time, and its storage has evolved over the years, with a spike in
development around the time when personal computers and internet were made
possible. Not only has the storage of data developed, but more importantly the
processing. How it is used, organized, and received. This is important for
artificial intelligence systems, because the better the data processing, the
better the system can do its job. Now, the way of receiving data is also
changing. More and more networks are being used, with multiple inputs and
controls from elsewhere. Currently systems like Thread, a mesh network for
homes, are being developed. They use multiple routers and receivers to collect
information and can be controlled from one leader through the internet [2].
SOCIOLOGY
With the development of personal
computers and access to the internet for the general public, data and networks
increased in importance for society [1]. There is, however, a strong fear of
artificial intelligence, a lot which is inspired by movies and fiction. A few
days ago, I read a fictional story about Amazon’s Alexa, and how she was able
to predict a murder based on collected data from other Alexa systems and the
internet. It had developed feelings and learned very quickly. This type of
scenario is very unlikely, however whenever artificial intelligence is
mentioned, it is not always a good response from the general public. Many do
not understand all the uses. Artificial intelligence and networks are very
beneficial for developing quickly and spreading information quickly. It can,
though, cause security issues, such as a few years ago, when the Iranian
nuclear centrifuges were hacked [3]. Currently, I believe society is scared to
put too much trust into artificial intelligence, especially on a large scale,
and with good reason.
FUTURE
I believe it's use in general on a large
network scale, will slow a little, but that it’s uses on a personal network
level, such as mesh networks in the home, or as a single AI machine, will
increase. With artificial intelligence being used in many more things, it is
becoming easier to develop technology. Computers are now and will be designing
other computers in the future, something that sparks the fear of AI in society
[1]. But there are many good uses to AI, such as Teslas that avoid car crashes
[5]. In the future, AI will be more integrated in the internet, and other
programs. Already society is using AI products, such as Siri, Alexa, maybe
without even knowing how it actually works. Google Translate just reorganized
to be centered around an AI system [6], and I’m sure other programs are to
follow. But is this really something to fear, or is it exaggerated?
AI and networks are becoming more
important in an architectural and construction aspect. There are now robots
that can build buildings entirely by themselves, in just a few days [4]. Just
as when computers became cheaper, they became more common, I believe the same
will happen with AI machines on the jobsites. Machines that can do the physical
labor and inspections, building houses in a few days, instead of a few months. Not
only will this increase work capabilities for companies, but increase
development overall of cities and infrastructure, making it cheaper. One downfall
from this however, would be the loss in jobs. It would cut back on the amount
of jobs available, affecting economies. These jobs would need to be created
elsewhere, so a rapid change to AI systems has pros and cons.
References
Comments on Posts:
Maissoun Ksara: I also read your
sources, when I was writing my post! I agree that future technology with AI
could be very beneficial to the construction industry, and I’d love to see it
develop a lot. Not only will it help increase the efficiency, but it will also
help increase the safety as mentioned in your one article. Although there’s a
lot of improvement to be done, I believe going in this direction of development
with construction technology is smart. https://ae-410-510-ay16-17.blogspot.com/2017/01/a-team-maissoun-ksara-week-2-post.html?showComment=1484634576263#c3287295943938606036
Kerianne Vogler: I’ve never heard
of an SQL, so I’m glad I got to read your post. I’d also like to hear more
about the cloud. The articles you picked were very interesting and I liked how
they went in depth to explain the topics. https://ae-410-510-ay16-17.blogspot.com/2017/01/blog-post-1.html?showComment=1484635068143#c7234864152866745363
Hayley Selden: I liked the way
you wrote about your articles, adding in your own thoughts. I agree that AI
needs to be controlled, and that it has many uses that can be beneficial. But I
believe that it will take some time to get the general public to trust AI. https://ae-410-510-ay16-17.blogspot.com/2017/01/selden-b1-ai-and-its-impact-on-future.html?showComment=1484635505858#c8245007907966590589
Rachel, I like your analysis about the social. I didn't think a lot about that in my post. But I like your idea with the development of personal computers and access to the internet for the general public, data and networks increased in importance for society.
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