Linear Algebra application to Artificial Intelligence

The exciting world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more attractive every day, especially for young people who aspire to work in this field. It requires great preparation, where the knowledge of Linear Algebra is fundamental, as Shane Legg, the co-founder of DeepMind, advises to a teenager in London, according to a report by the BBC in London.

Aron Chase, 17, tweeted Shane Legg looking for five top tips on how to succeed in the burgeoning field of AI. Dr Legg replied with some very specific advice, but his very first one was Linear Algebra well.

DeepMind, a sister company to Google, is considered by many to be at the cutting-edge of AI research. Algorithms developed at the London-based firm have accomplished a variety of tasks, including beating humans at the complex game of Go, and detecting cancers.

Mr Chase is currently studying ICT (Information and Communication Technology) at a sixth-form college but said he would consider a university course specialising in AI or, even better, an apprenticeship at an AI firm.

Some AI scientists command six-figure salaries because of the current shortage of experts in the field, as tech firms around the globe vie to snap up talent.