Unlocking AI for everyone | Marcus Liwicki | TEDxPatras
In this TEDx talk, AI expert Marcus Liwicki explores how artificial intelligence can serve as a catalyst for human creativity, education, and societal progress. Speaking as a projected visitor from the year 2125, he challenges us to reimagine our relationship with technology — and our role in shaping its future. Marcus Liwicki is a chaired professor in Machine Learning and vice-rector for AI at Luleå University of Technology, Sweden.He has been pioneering deep learning research since 2005 – long before the field’s explosive growth – and at age 32, he became the youngest recipient of the International Association for Pattern Recognition’s Young Investigator Award.Today, he leads a Machine Learning group dedicated to creating sustainable AI solutions that benefit society, with a vision to make cutting-edge technology sustainable and accessible for everyone. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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