Explore the four waves of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its profound impact on our future in this NYU Tandon ECE Seminar Series lecture. Delve into AI's potential to add $16 trillion to the global GDP while examining the challenges it presents. Learn about deep learning applications in various industries, including finance, retail, and autonomous driving. Discover the rise of Chinese entrepreneurs in the AI landscape and their innovative approaches. Analyze the implications of AI on job markets, particularly blue-collar positions, and consider the global competition for AI dominance. Gain insights into data bias, face recognition technology, and the concept of Artificial General Intelligence. Understand how AI will transform everyday life, from smart homes to autonomous stores, and contemplate the societal and economic changes it will bring in the next decade.