Deep dive in AI potential, challenges: Turing Awardee Jack Dongarra

Artificial intelligence is virtually ubiquitous. Now, what makes AI possible? High-performance computing power and mathematical algorithms are just a few of the key elements. Jack Dongarra, the 2021 Turing Award winner and a pioneer in high-performance computing, does a deep dive into all these and more. CGTN's Tian Wei caught up with him at an AI conference in Beijing recently to talk about AI, computing power and the future of tech leadership. 00:00 - Intro 00:38 - What it means for China to have the fastest supercomputer 01:18 - China's fastest supercomputer to drive serious science 02:20 - Differences between scientific computing and AI 04:01 - LineShine supercomputer built for scientific computing and AI 05:10 - Solution to the trend of growing demand for GPU chips 08:54 - Why scientists favor open exchange of information instead of export controls and tech restrictions 10:51 - Scientists 'happy' to collaborate in moving science forward 12:15 - Open dialogue among Chinese and US scientists on AI and research 14:05 - Concerns over tremendous energy needed to power AI data centers 16:08 - Productivity rise to offset AI energy and cooling expenses 21:53 - How 'sound' AI technology can benefit most people 24:25 - AI future among brightest students, 'move on to other areas' 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube channel and stay updated with our latest analysis and interviews:👇 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgrNz-aDmcr2uuto8_DL2jg 👈 Download our APP on Apple Store (iOS): https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cctvnews-app/id922456579?l=zh&ls=1&mt=8 Download our APP on Google Play (Android): https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.imib.cctv For more: https://www.cgtn.com/video Most watched videos: Impossible Challenge: 30 seconds to count banknotes BLINDFOLDED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmP_Ybj-jws Impossible Challenge: Gymnastics Boy Arat Hosseini from Iran! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8sxX--U4c8w Impossible Challenge: How to calm babies in 5 seconds? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kR3q9sXM7WA