I've recently become convinced that, if created, extremely competent AI systems have a high likelihood of dramatically accelerating human progress, in everything from drug discovery to engineering to fundamental science. As such, I really want to learn as much as I can about AI technologies, so that I can understand, if not create, AI-driven positive change in the world. (I'm less interested in employable skills than the underlying theory — I doubt intelligence will be solved with TensorFlow!)<p>I have some programming and (informal, self-studied) CS experience, but I haven't yet finished high school, so my maths background might be lacking (no linear algebra, calculus as of yet). Nonetheless, I'm eager to start learning and doing what I can now — any suggestions for learning resources?
I recommend getting keyed into a learning community. These topics are really hot so lots of people do this. In fact… I’m getting ready to study the topic this upcoming semester as well.<p>Check out this discord server, it is very active, and has an associated reddit community. <a href="https://discord.gg/learnaitogether" rel="nofollow">https://discord.gg/learnaitogether</a><p>I’m ember#4242, and I’ve set up a small server to focus me and some friends. you (and anyone reading!) are welcome to join: <a href="https://discord.gg/7yv6hF3Csq" rel="nofollow">https://discord.gg/7yv6hF3Csq</a>
<i>convinced that, if created, extremely competent AI systems have a high likelihood of dramatically accelerating human progress</i><p>AI is that ideology.<p>AI is not a technology.<p>For example, today A* is just another algorithm alongside b-trees. Thirty years ago A* was an AI conference paper.