Communication is Key: A.I. and Humans Speaking in Prose

<p>We talk to our computer by asking it a question and then the computer talks back, trying its best to answer it. At least that’s how the conversation generally happens between humans and A.I. Sometimes we’re happy with the computer’s answer and other times, not so much, and we either try again until we’re successful or give up. But real learning takes place with true dialogue, when there are successive exchanges that deepen understanding and where either a person or a computer can start the conversation. For people and computers to learn, good data is very important — as are ways to access it quickly. Even more important is constructive communication driven by language. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreypatton">Corey Patton</a> is the Co-Founder and CEO of <a href="https://pramanalabs.com/">Pramana Labs</a>, and he thinks prose and narrative conversations are the future in communication between A.I. and people.</p><p><i>“We created a way to learn about a relational database using training processes and NLP models that allows a user to just ask the question in free text. What are the most home runs that any Angels outfielder has had in seven at bats, and then instantly get the answer back. It comes back in tables and graphs, and then also human prose, narrative language.” </i></p><p>Developments in natural-language processing are beginning to allow for dialogue between people and A.I., which in turn creates a foundation for learning. Many people point to the bright, shiny object of vehicle automation when thinking about the potential for A.I., but perhaps the most exciting aspect of A.I. overall is the future of conversation and the amazing opportunity for learning quality exchanges between people and computers will provide. After all, this thirst for learning, and our need to talk to do so, may draw humans and computers even closer together.</p><p>On this episode of<i> IT Visionaries</i>, Corey covers the bases about how natural-language processing is being incorporated into the sports world, with profe