EP 521: Why Artificial Useful Intelligence (AUI) Matters More Than AGI

Maybe we should just skip the whole AGI thing? And instead focus on something ..... useful? Ruchir Puri thinks that's the way forward. Ruchir, IBM Research & IBM Fellow, knows a thing or two about AI and how to make it useful. For decades, he's helped develop the world's biggest AI breakthroughs, like IBM Watson. Don't miss this convo if you're ready to make AI a bit more useful. Newsletter: Sign up for our free daily newsletter More on this Episode: Episode Page Join the discussion: Thoughts on this? Join the conversation Upcoming Episodes: Check out the upcoming Everyday AI Livestream lineup Website: YourEverydayAI.com Email The Show: info@youreverydayai.com Connect with Jordan on LinkedIn Topics Covered in This Episode: Allocation of AGI Focus vs. AUI (Artificial Useful Intelligence) Ruchir Puri’s Background in Automation and AI at IBM Discussion of AGI’s Unclear Definition and Historical Milestones (Deep Blue and Watson) Breakdown of Intelligence into IQ, EQ, and RQ Emphasis on AUI’s Practical Uses in Daily Life and Business Evolution of Human Work Due to AI Advancements IBM's Software Engineering Agent for Developer Productivity Importance of Feedback Systems and Intelligent Agents Steps for Business Leaders: Education, Strategy, and Skill Development Timestamps: 00:00 Everyday AI Podcast & Newsletter 03:57 Debating AGI and Scaremongering 09:31 Evolution of Knowledge Work 10:47 Seamless Language Generation's Impact 13:57 AI's Growing Reasoning Abilities 19:18 "Software's Dominance and Developer Focus" 22:22 AI Solutions for Cybersecurity Challenges 26:40 ChatGPT Struggles with Math 29:32 Preparing Human Skills for AI's Rise 30:35 "Embrace and Strategize with AI" 34:00 "Subscribe for Daily AI Insights" Keywords: artificial intelligence, AI podcast, large language models, LLMs, artificial general intelligence, AGI, artificial useful intelligence, AUI, IBM, AI in business, AI strategy, AI implementation, machine learning, deep blue, jeopardy, Watson, Granite models, reasoning AI, agentic AI, AI in software development, AI tools, AI automation, generative AI, EQ, RQ, IQ, AI reasoning, AI technology, AI in careers, AI and human skills, AI in enterprises. Send Everyday AI and Jordan a text message. (We can't reply back unless you leave contact info) Ready for ROI on GenAI? Go to youreverydayai.com/partner