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AI Quotes

Thinking machines, and what they mean for us.

These quotes range from careful notes that AI research shouldn't be discouraged or underfunded to bigger, more speculative ideas about building minds smarter than our own. One quote even highlights how deeply AI is now woven into a major tech company's operations, a theme also touched on in our Build quotes.

Silicon Valley and Beijing are the leading hubs of AI, followed by the U.K. and Canada. I am seeing a lot of excitement in India, going by the number of people who are taking Coursera courses on AI.

Quotes by Andrew Ng

I've been to so many manufacturing plants. I've yet to walk into one where I did not think AI solutions wouldn't help.

Quotes by Andrew Ng

Beyond helping other people build AI systems with Deeplearning.ai, I also hope to build some AI systems myself!

Quotes by Andrew Ng

When you go to Japan, there is such a talent shortage that the debate about AI taking jobs is almost non-existent. The debate is, how can we automate this so we can get all the work done?

Quotes by Andrew Ng

If you have a lot of data and you want to create value from that data, one of the things you might consider is building up an AI team.

Quotes by Andrew Ng

AI is creating tremendous economic value today.

Quotes by Andrew Ng

AI has been making tremendous progress in machine translation, self-driving cars, etc. Basically, all the progress I see is in specialised intelligence. It might be hundreds or thousands of years or, if there is an unexpected breakthrough, decades.

Quotes by Andrew Ng

We can build a much brighter future where humans are relieved of menial work using AI capabilities.

Quotes by Andrew Ng

Look, when AIs come up, they're not going to be like us. A self-aware, sentient AI is not going to be like a human.

Quotes by Alex Garland

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Frequently Asked Questions

What angles on AI do these quotes cover?
They range from cautious comments about research funding to bold predictions about superintelligent machines and AI's growing role inside big tech companies.
Is there a quote about AI safety or research funding?
Yes, one quote clarifies a stance that AI research shouldn't be ignored or underfunded, suggesting a more measured, cautious position on the topic.
Is there a quote about superintelligence or futuristic AI?
Yes, one quote describes how people imagining superhumanly intelligent beings are usually picturing some kind of AI project.
Does this page mention any specific tech companies using AI?
Yes, one quote notes that a major social media company depends heavily on AI and needs its engineering staff to build directly with it.
Where can I find more quotes about ambitious ideas and big goals?
Our Big quotes page and Build quotes page both touch on the scale and ambition behind AI-related themes.

There's also a nod to how the phrase "AI" can playfully overlap with an artist's name, showing the term isn't always about technology at all. For more on ambition and scale, see our Big quotes and Good quotes.