Computers quote by Ray Kurzweil

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Supercomputers will achieve one human brain capacity by 2010, and personal computers will do so by about 2020
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"Supercomputers will achieve one human brain capacity by 2010, and personal computers will do so by about 2020"

- Ray Kurzweil

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Ray Kurzweil's quote recommends that the computer power of supercomputers as well as desktop computers will get to the ability of a human mind by the year 2010 as well as 2020 specifically. This is a bold prediction, as the human brain is unbelievably complex and also effective. It is approximated that the human mind can process up to 10 quadrillion computations per second, which is far more than the most powerful supercomputers today. Nonetheless, with the quick advances in technology, it is feasible that Kurzweil's prediction might become a reality.

The effects of this forecast are far-ranging. If computers can reach the exact same level of processing power as the human brain, it might change the means we engage with innovation. Computers might end up being more smart as well as be able to understand as well as react to complicated tasks. This can bring about a brand-new period of artificial intelligence, where computer systems can assume and act like people.

Kurzweil's forecast is an exciting one, and it will certainly interest see if it happens. If it does, it might have a significant impact on the method we utilize technology in the future.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Ray Kurzweil somewhere between February 12, 1948 and today. He/she was a famous Inventor from USA, the quote is categorized under the topic Computers. The author also have 9 other quotes.

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