In this thought-provoking TEDx talk, Masoud Kaviani explores the looming threat of "artificial unemployment" due to the rise of artificial intelligence. Reflecting on a personal story of a skilled worker replaced by AI, Masoud delves into how AI could transform job landscapes beyond manual labor, encroaching into intellectual and creative domains. Drawing parallels with past industrial revolutions, he argues that while AI might initially displace jobs, it holds the potential to create new opportunities and elevate societal welfare.
Masoud proposes two innovative solutions to tackle this challenge: adopting a 'lantern in the dark night' approach—focusing on near-term adaptation rather than long-term uncertainties—and advocating for robust regulatory frameworks to control AI's pace, ensuring humans have time to adjust and integrate AI as a collaborative tool rather than a replacement. This talk is a call to action for individuals and policymakers to embrace AI thoughtfully, ensuring it serves as a catalyst for human advancement rather than a harbinger of widespread unemployment. Masoud Kaviani is a seasoned data scientist, machine learning engineer, and AI expert with over a decade of experience in shaping the future of technology across various industries. Currently, as a Machine Learning Engineer at Zebracat (zebracat.ai) in Berlin, Germany, he leverages state-of-the-art tools and technologies, including Python, TensorFlow, AWS, and Google Cloud, to drive innovative multimodal and NLP-based solutions. His extensive work in machine learning has equipped him with expertise in advanced infrastructure, deploying scalable solutions in Docker, Kubernetes, and Prometheus.
Previously, he served as a Senior Data Scientist at Saba Idea (Aparat, Filimo, Cinematicket, Saba Vision) in Tehran, Iran, where he led impactful data projects using Python, BERT, and PostgreSQL, contributing to some of the largest tech platforms in Iran.
Beyond his technical roles, [Full Name] is deeply committed to education and mentorship. He is the founder of Chistio (chistio.ir), an educational initiative aimed at making data science and machine learning accessible to aspiring professionals. He has also been an esteemed instructor at top institutions, including Sharif University, Shahid Rajaee University, and K.N. Toosi University of Technology, where he has taught courses in data science, machine learning, and bioinformatics. His workshops and lectures have empowered hundreds of students and professionals to dive into the world of AI. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at [ Ссылка ]
