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in the data space . It ’ s tantamount to managing a think tank . Everybody has their own opinion because they ’ re very good at what they do , and despite the frequent healthy conflicts , you have to make sure you reach a consensus as much as possible .”

Looking ahead , he sees two main challenges for ML and AI : ethical concerns and challenges with widespread adoption . However , ultimately , he strongly believes these will be solved . “ A lot of work is already being done on ensuring algorithmic fairness and removing any algorithmic bias . Moreover , a lot of publications and discussions at conferences and other events are looking at the impact of ML and AI in society . I think that five years from now , we probably won ’ t be talking about these challenges as they will have been resolved .”

While many people are concerned that AI may lead to a loss of jobs , Dr Papakonstantinou believes it will actually create new opportunities .

JULY 2020