Byron Reese, Author of the book, Fourth Age: Smart Robots, Conscious Computers, and the Future of Humanity, and CEO of Gigaom based in the United States participate in Risk Roundup to discuss Smart Robots and the Future of Humanity. Smart Robots Each one of us across nations currently stands on the verge of the most turbulent and transformative period in all human history. The changes and challenges of the ongoing artificial intelligence-triggered automation and transformation are so profound that, from the perspective of human history, there has never been a time of greater promise or potential peril. With the advances in artificial intelligence, robotics, and other technologies, intelligent machines that were increasingly working alongside humans, or for humans, have come a long way and have started working on their own. As a result, the way things are done in the human ecosystem is changing fundamentally. Smart Robots and the Future of Humanity So, as we stand upon the precipice of change and prepare for the inevitable transformation of the human ecosystem in cyberspace, geospace and space, it is important to understand how artificial intelligence-driven fourth industrial revolution will impact humanity in the coming years. The discussion today is not about the feasibility of smart robots—it is rather about understanding their impact on the future of humanity. It is about evaluating whether we are ready for Smart Robots and Smart Future because as we, the humans aim for broader capabilities beyond our intelligence, the rapid rise of smart robots and Artificial Intelligence (AI) will undoubtedly create complex societal implications that will likely be beyond our capabilities to manage if we are not prepared. Time is now to talk about Smart Robots and the Future of Humanity. For more please watch the Risk Roundup Webcast or hear the Risk Roundup Podcast About the Guest Byron Reese is the CEO and publisher of Gigaom, an industry-leading technology research company. In addition, he is an award-winning author and speaker, as well as a futurist with a strong conviction that technology will help bring about a new golden age of humanity. His newest book, The Fourth Age: Smart Robots, Conscious Computers, and the Future of Humanity were released by Atria, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, in April of this year, with editions in several other languages coming in the summer. The Fourth Age tackles the issues of artificial intelligence, robots, automation, and the future of work. He is helped along in these roles with a quarter-century of experience building and running successful technology companies, with multiple acquisitions and IPOs along the way. Byron holds a number of technology patents and hosts two podcasts about artificial intelligence. He gives talks around the world about how technology is changing work, education, and culture. He has spoken at SXSW, Wolfram Data Summit, IEEE Global Humanitarian Technology Conference, the Dell Foundation, and has given a well-received TEDx talk. Bloomberg Businessweek credits Byron with having “quietly pioneered a new breed of the media company.” The Financial Times of London reported that he “is typical of the new wave of internet entrepreneurs out to turn the economics of the media industry on its head.” Byron and his work have been featured in hundreds of news outlets, including the New York Times, Washington Post, Entrepreneur Magazine, USA Today, Reader’s Digest, NPR, and the LA Times Magazine. About Risk Group Risk Group is a leading strategic security risk research and advisory organization. Copyright Risk Group LLC. All Rights Reserved The post Smart Robots and the Future of Humanity appeared first on Risk Group.

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