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Ahead of the anticipated ‘Web in Travel Singapore’ summit scheduled for October 2-4, a significant topic, “The Human Revolution”, emerges. Esteemed industry frontrunners have emphasized a unanimous sentiment: with their rapid technological advancements, machines have not and will not overshadow human capabilities. The caveat? Humans must stay at the helm, vigilantly steering the direction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning.

Baidi Li, the dynamic Senior Vice President of Commercial, APAC at Go City, underscores the exciting synergy of humans and machines, noting, “With humans at the forefront of this alliance, we could be on the brink of unimaginable breakthroughs. By merging human intuition with machine precision, a new age of superhuman potential awaits.”

However, the journey to this promising horizon is not without its challenges. Amy Read of Techsembley addresses this, pointing out the integration of AI tools like OpenAI and Google’s Bard in daily tasks. She accentuates, “As thrilling as the convergence of man and machine is, it’s paramount to understand and mitigate the associated risks.”

A similar sentiment was shared by Mary Li, the visionary Founder and CEO at Atlas, who opined, “Machines amplify our potential. But, their efficacy rests on the integrity of their creators and the discernment of their users. The true metric of success is our purposeful application of the time and insights they afford us.”

In a nod to historical geniuses who propelled mankind forward, Idan Zalzberg, the Chief Technology Officer at Agoda, muses about a future where machines could emulate the intellectual might of an Einstein or Curie. He adds, “While certain apprehensions exist, the opportunities for breakthroughs in science, medicine, and space exploration are exhilarating.”

Those keen on diving deeper into this profound confluence of human aptitude and technological prowess should mark their calendars for October 3. A promising session titled ‘Human Chemistry & Tech Prowess: The Trio Turbocharging Agoda’ awaits at the Web in Travel summit. Expect enlightening insights from Agoda’s top brass: CEO Omri Morgenshtern, CPO Ittai Chorev, and CTO Idan Zalzberg.