#221 – Douglas Lenat: Cyc and the Quest to Solve Common Sense Reasoning in AI
Lex Fridman Podcast
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Philosophical Reflections on AI and Mortality
This chapter examines the nature of machine intelligence through the lens of the Turing test, critiquing traditional metrics and emphasizing the importance of depth and reasoning in AI evaluations. It also explores the implications of human mortality, creativity, and the need for AI systems to possess a moral framework, especially in life-and-death decision-making scenarios. The discussion highlights the complex interplay of human emotions and societal perceptions in the context of autonomous vehicles and trust in AI technology.
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