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

Quote by Ray Kurzweil

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Ray Kurzweil, born on February 12, 1948, is an American author, inventor, and futurist. He is renowned for his contributions to artificial intelligence, machine learning, and optical character recognition. Kurzweil's writings span a variety of topics including technology, future trends, and human potential, and he is a prolific author with over 20 books to his name. more

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