Class, When you think of machine learning and artificial intelligence, do you think of scary movies like The Terminator or The Matrix in which computers take over the world? Machine learning is one of the terms debated when discussing Al$.$ Stephen Hawking was a major voice in the debate about how humanity can benefit from or be hindered by artificial intelligence. Hawking himself depended on AI to help him communicate from his wheelchair. Hawking made no secret of his fears that thinking machines could one day take charge. What are your thoughts and concerns relating to topic of Al$?$