Manuj Aggarwal is an expert in artificial intelligence, having worked in the field since 2007.
He believes that AI is not just coming, it's been changing the world for at least the past 15 years. From smartphones to voice-enabled devices like Alexa, AI is already all around us.
Manuj sees a future where AI will not take over humanity or cause mass unemployment, but will instead displace some jobs while creating new and more satisfying opportunities for those who upskill themselves and become early adopters. He is excited about the potential of AI to change the world and looks forward to helping others navigate the transformation it will bring.
In our interview with him, Manuj shares his optimistic view on AI and its potential to create a harmonious utopian world. He talks about how AI can afford humanity almost anything and build more harmonious relationships.
He envisions a more fulfilling lifestyle as a result of AI and how AI technology is already present in every device from smartphones to voice assistants.
We also discuss how AI will lead to fundamental shifts in how we think about human life, creating hyper-personalized customer service and even personalized medicine and healthcare.
Listen to this episode to discover more about the potential benefits of AI, the importance of enhancing voice and speech, and the significance of having an open mind when it comes to adapting new tech.
Key Takeaways
- The positive potential of AI in creating a utopian world
- Efficiency and cost-effectiveness of AI in producing resources
- AI's ability to simulate all human senses, including speech, and detect COVID through coughs
- AI's presence in common technology and its optimization of the technology we currently use
- The displacement of some jobs with the introduction of new technology
- Machine-led thinking and increased value placed on emotional intelligence
- Personalization through AI and its potential use in personalized medicine
- Darin’s personal story and fear of the unknown with AI
Timestamps
[00:00:22] Darin’s "Viper" story.
[00:06:10] AI mimics human senses, detects COVID via cough.
[00:08:21] Taking action for success.
[00:11:10] Enhance your voice, and how you can build a community and solve problems.
[00:15:46] AI recognizes diseases through coughs.
[00:18:02] Voice recognition technology enables personalized service.
Quotes
- The Impact of AI on Jobs: "AI is not going to take over humanity. It is not going to cause mass unemployment. Yes, there will be some job displacement, but that always happens when a new groundbreaking technology is introduced."
- The Future of Emotional Intelligence: "We are entering what I call a post thinking era...we are going to be valuing emotional intelligence more than our intellectual intelligence."
Connect with Manuj
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/manujaggarwal/?originalSubdomain=ca
Website - https://www.manujaggarwal.com/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/manujagro
The Voice Box
Welcome to The Voice Box, a podcast all about the fascinating world of voice and speech technology! Every week, we bring you in-depth interviews with experts in the field, covering everything from the latest advances in natural language processing to the ethical implications of voice assistants.
Whether you're a developer working on your own voice-powered project, a business trying to elevate your customer experience through conversational AI, Bots or Automated Quality Controls or simply someone who's interested in the future of how we interact with technology, The Voice Box has something for you. Our guests come from a wide range of backgrounds, including academia, industry, and startups, giving you a well-rounded perspective on the state of the field.
In each episode, we delve into the business and technical details of how voice and speech technology works, exploring topics like machine learning, signal processing, natural language understanding and processing and linguistics. But we also go beyond the nuts and bolts to discuss the broader implications of these technologies for society. How will voice assistants change the way we live and work? What are the ethical considerations surrounding their use? How will voice biometrics secure and protect our accounts? We tackle these and other big questions on The Voice Box.
So, join us as we explore the exciting and rapidly evolving world of voice and speech technology. With The Voice Box, you'll stay up to date on the latest developments and gain a deeper understanding of the technologies shaping our future.
The Voice Box is hosted by brothers Jeff and Darin Adams. Jeff has a 30-year history working in speech & language technology. He led R&D teams at Dragon, Nuance, Yap, and Amazon before founding Cobalt Speech & Language. Darin has a 30-year history in television broadcasting and is a consummate interviewer. With Jeff and Darin, you will always be informed and entertained.
The Voice Box is sponsored by Cobalt Speech and Language, a leading provider of voice technology to companies around the world. Drop us a line to explore how we can help you win with voice: [email protected]
Podcast theme music is graciously provided by The Garden Plot. (Spotify)