What the Blog? is an Essentials video series discussing what’s next for the AI industry, and what we’re all dying to know: Will AI take over the world? Editors Isabella Moulton and Martin Jacobsz bring you a snappy summary of articles directly from our expertly curated AI Essentials Newsletters.

Our first article discusses people’s growing concern with the latest machine learning trends, including the future of robotics in making crucial, life-or-death decisions. With law enforcement agencies using robots at increasing levels for neutralizing threats, surveillance, and hostage situations, people are wondering if robocops will take over the world. The truth is however, with or without algorithmic recommendations, humans can be just as cold hearted as machines. Read it here.

Our second article talks about how too much of a good thing could very well be the case for AI. We’ve all seen the latest artificial intelligence news highlighting its many benefits-- from AI in healthcare and detecting the early stages of cancer, to the latest robotics news and flying planes on auto-pilot…it may soon even be used to steer personal air taxis too. The truth is, with AI evolving at such exponential rates, our future could be disastrous if we don't get our technological dependence under control and take a cold hard look at AI ethics. Check out our blog here.