The short version

Andrew Ng predicted on March 11, 2017: “Just as electricity transformed almost everything 100 years ago, today I actually have a hard time thinking of an industry that I don’t think AI will transform in the next several years.” Verdict: Called it. The widespread impact of AI across various industries since 2017 is evident in numerous sectors, including fintech, logistics,…

Prediction by

Andrew Ng

On March 11, 2017

“Just as electricity transformed almost everything 100 years ago, today I actually have a hard time thinking of an industry that I don’t think AI will transform in the next several years.”

Follow-up

The widespread impact of AI across various industries since 2017 is evident in numerous sectors, including fintech, logistics, healthcare, and transportation, as Ng predicted. AI has indeed begun to transform many industries, with continued investment and adoption.

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