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February 15, 2020 07:34 pm

'Five Open-Source Projects AI Enthusiasts Might Want To Know About'

b-dayyy quotes Linux Security:As AI becomes more and more ingrained in our daily lives through consumer products, we can't help but be concerned that proprietary software will comprise the market. And we are not talking about a million-dollar market, but a bigger one that may reach US$118.6 billion by 2025. Many industries and end-users would thus benefit from more open-source AI projects and tools for developers' use. That would save tons of individuals and companies money to build their own AI-powered apps. In this post, we explore five open-source AI projects or tools that are compatible with Linux and delve into the pros and cons of open-source AI and AI in general. The list includes TensorFlow by Google's AI research team, as well as Microsoft Cognitive Toolkit.The article points out that open-source AI "is also being explored in developing hardware, specifically microprocessors that are more secure," and suggests some other possible transformative uses (including smart farming technologies "that aid in livestock and crop monitoring, irrigation, weather forecasting, and overall farm management... [H]ealthcare becomes more factual than intuitive, increases in revenue can be seen more clearly in marketing efforts, and food security becomes a reality rather than a dream. "However, we should not discount the fact that AI can also be weaponized, empowering the wrong people. Cybersecurity systems must also be upgraded to counter AI-powered cyberattacks. And when developing AI-powered machines, it is critical to ensure that they are not vulnerable to attacks."

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