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“ We want AI to be a force for good ,” he said . “ A lot of people don ’ t realize that AI is already an integral part of their consumer experience and their life . Often times people are just afraid of what they don ’ t understand .” Battles said as the group convenes , he hopes the focus will be on advancing AI . “ This affects every industry , every individual , every day ,” Battles said , noting three examples of AI in everyday life : automated fraud detection calls , ATMs , and farmers ’ use of GPS-equipped tractors .
At the AWB Policy Summit last fall , AI expert Zack Kass spoke about how AI is driving scientific breakthroughs to cure cancer and Alzheimer ’ s , while boosting worker productivity and satisfaction .
As technology evolves , AI is the “ latest in a series of game-changing advancements ,” said Fukai , with the Washington Technology Industry Association
“ It ’ s crucial ,” she said , “ that we use this taskforce as a pilot for establishing an ongoing platform for examining the economic and workforce development opportunities in addition to policy implications for emerging technologies .”
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“ This affects every industry , every individual , every day .”
— AWB Government Affairs Director and AI lead Bob Battles on the prevalence of AI in our lives .
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