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Throughout our OpenThinker blog series, we have embarked on a fascinating journey through the world of artificial intelligence. We have delved into hidden challenges like AI bugs and explored complex ethical dilemmas surrounding fairness in AI decision-making. Now, as we look to the future, a crucial question emerges: Where do we go from here? AI […]
Remember when you thought AI was going to take over the world? Turns out, it cannot even tie its own digital shoelaces without us. In 2015, a ‘smart’ AI labeled black people as gorillas, and self-driving cars still cannot figure out if that blob in the road is a paper bag or a toddler. oops! […]
In my previous blogs, I emphasized the significance of Reliable AI—ensuring AI systems, like self-driving cars, are trustworthy and dependable. However, there’s another critical dimension to consider: Ethical AI. While reliability ensures AI performs well, ethical AI ensures it does so fairly. In today’s world, AI is woven into the fabric of our lives, helping […]
Deep learning models are making headlines for their incredible applications, from diagnosing diseases to powering self-driving cars. But how do we ensure these models work flawlessly? One powerful method is called mutation testing. Let us dive into what this means and why it is crucial for developing reliable AI systems. Imagine you are a teacher […]
In my last blog post, we explored how AI-based systems present unique challenges in bug reporting and localization. Today, let us shift our focus to another fascinating aspect of bug reports — the problem of duplicate bug reports in any software system. Imagine you are part of a team working on a massive software project […]
Bugs in software systems cost the global economy billions of dollars every year. Software developers spend about 50% of their programming time dealing with bugs and failures. One of the first steps in fixing a bug is finding where it is located in the software, a process known as ‘bug localization.’ A recent survey of […]
In a world where Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into everyday life — assisting doctors with disease diagnoses, powering self-driving cars, and more — the reliability of these systems has never been more critical. However, when AI systems fail, the consequences can be dire. Unlike traditional software systems, AI systems are complex and constantly […]
Companies like Airbus and Boeing are pushing the boundaries of technology, exploring Artificial Intelligence (AI) to pilot aircraft. In 2021, Airbus’s ATTOL project, achieved a fully automatic AI-based take-off and landing. Boeing’s Phantom Works division also made significant strides in 2023 by developing an automated data-sharing AI-based system to create jetliners capable of flying without […]
Imagine a world where your car drives you to work, your doctor is a machine, and your financial advisor is an algorithm. This is not the plot of a sci-fi movie; it is the reality we are stepping into, thanks to advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies like Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL). […]
