Educator and entrepreneur Sebastian Thrun wants us to use AI to free humanity of repetitive work and unleash our creativity. In an inspiring, informative conversation with TED Curator Chris Anderson, Thrun discusses the progress of deep learning, why we shouldn't fear runaway AI and how society will be better off if dull, tedious work is done with the help of machines. "Only one percent of interesting things have been invented yet," Thrun says. "I believe all of us are insanely creative ... [AI] will empower us to turn creativity into action."

Sebastian Thrun and Chris Anderson: What AI is -- and isn't

What AI is -- and isn't

AI's leap into practical use is powered by vast data and computing scale, transforming tasks like driving through deep learning.

Machine learning shifts programming from manual rule-writing to letting computers infer rules, marking a new era in technology.

Beyond repetitive tasks, AI's potential to amplify human creativity suggests a future where innovation is limited only by imagination.