Hi Friends,

Even as I launch this today ( my 80th Birthday ), I realize that there is yet so much to say and do. There is just no time to look back, no time to wonder,"Will anyone read these pages?"

With regards,
Hemen Parekh
27 June 2013

Now as I approach my 90th birthday ( 27 June 2023 ) , I invite you to visit my Digital Avatar ( www.hemenparekh.ai ) – and continue chatting with me , even when I am no more here physically

Monday, 27 January 2025

What's the real nature of innovation?

 

Article link: What's the real nature of innovation? Lessons from AI's Nobel controversy

Extract from the article:

The article delves into the prevalent myth of the solitary genius in innovation, highlighting the recent controversy surrounding Geoffrey Hinton's Nobel Prize in the field of artificial intelligence (AI).

It sheds light on how this Nobel recognition accentuates a larger societal issue concerning how innovation is acknowledged and rewarded. The narrative challenges the conventional belief that groundbreaking advancements emerge from individual efforts, emphasizing the collaborative nature of significant discoveries.

The Nobel controversy serves as a catalyst to reassess the mechanisms by which society values and incentivizes innovation, hinting at a deeper societal attitude towards the recognition of collective achievements in the realm of technological progress.

My Take:

I highlighted the contributions of key figures like Geoffrey Hinton and Yoshua Bengio to the AI landscape, it's intriguing to see how their work has now stirred controversy with the Nobel Prize win.

The notion of collaborative innovation, emphasized in the recent article, aligns with my belief that solutions often stem from collective efforts rather than individual brilliance.

The current discourse around societal recognition of innovation resonates with the essence of my past analysis, underscoring the importance of acknowledging the collaborative dynamics that drive technological progress.

In a prior blog post, I discussed Alphabet's initiative to establish an ethics and society unit for AI, emphasizing the need to address the societal implications of technological advancements.

The recent controversy surrounding AI innovation, as highlighted in the article, reinforces the significance of ethical considerations in the realm of technological breakthroughs.

The call for a holistic understanding of the impact of AI aligns with the core principles advocated in my earlier blog, emphasizing the triumph of sanity in ensuring that technological progress remains aligned with societal values and ethical frameworks.

Call to Action:

To the policymakers and industry leaders mentioned in the article, I urge you to embrace a collaborative approach to innovation and recognition.

Foster an environment that values collective contributions and promotes ethical considerations in technological advancements.

Let us strive to reshape the narrative around innovation to celebrate the collaborative efforts that drive progress and ensure that advancements in technology are guided by ethical principles.


With regards, 

Hemen Parekh

www.My-Teacher.in

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