“Everything that came before it was basically a pregame show” – Dell CEO says AI will be bigger than the internet, but should also be good for humanity
The use of AI tools in businesses around the world will reach a whole new level in the coming years as the hardware needed to perform effectively finally hits the market, Dell’s CEO said.
During the opening keynote at Dell Technologies World 2024 in Las Vegas, company CEO and Chairman Michael Dell noted that we are well on our way to the next phase of technology development – powered by AI.
“All that progress leading up to it was basically a pregame show, and we’re moving from computation to cognition – towards the age of AI,” he told attendees at the event. “We are unleashing technology that will unleash science technology and development… to transform the way we live and work.”
“AI wave”
“The AI wave is huge,” Dell continued, “eventually the application of AI will be as ubiquitous as the internet – it will be as ubiquitous as the internet, as electricity.”
“It’s both a sprint and a marathon… the adoption and demand for AI is unprecedented – it will touch every industry, in every organization.”
But for all the enthusiasm and positive statements, Dell also cautiously warned of the positive negative consequences of AI if the technology were used for malicious purposes.
“The real question is not how great AI can be, but how much good will AI do… and how much good can it do for the world?” Dell asked.
“Everyone will have access to this technology, and it will quickly become smarter and more powerful – and in the wrong hands it is a powerful threat.”
“AI must be trained within the parameters of our morality, our beliefs, our laws and our humility… because AI will ultimately be central to all of our lives.”
Dell outlined the company’s philosophy of “AI for human progress,” with projects and use cases ranging from healthcare to environmental efforts.
“If we want to realize the potential of AI, we must do it responsibly and address the barriers to adoption holistically,” he concluded. “We stand ready to support government leaders and together shape a safe, innovative and inclusive future for AI by making the right decisions.”