Computers and robots are taking over many of the jobs. This is very nicely and positively presented by Andrew McAfee: Are droids taking our jobs?
I was reminded today of IBM's Watson becoming a chef.
In the 60's, the Avengers had a lovely episode in which the computer churns out romance novels with just a few parameters. It wouldn't be a surprise today if it is revealed that the computer software is already assisting a prolific author.
While digital version of Audrey Hepburn may not match the original, I may prefer the digital Audrey to many real life alternates :)
But one thing is still assured. Most organizations want us and not robots to consume their content. Watson may create the recipe but we will need to eat the outcome. Computer programs may create books or videos but we will be needed to read and view them.
We seem to be safe. Robots and computer software will need us to give relevance and meaning to their creations.
I was reminded today of IBM's Watson becoming a chef.
In the 60's, the Avengers had a lovely episode in which the computer churns out romance novels with just a few parameters. It wouldn't be a surprise today if it is revealed that the computer software is already assisting a prolific author.
While digital version of Audrey Hepburn may not match the original, I may prefer the digital Audrey to many real life alternates :)
But one thing is still assured. Most organizations want us and not robots to consume their content. Watson may create the recipe but we will need to eat the outcome. Computer programs may create books or videos but we will be needed to read and view them.
We seem to be safe. Robots and computer software will need us to give relevance and meaning to their creations.
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