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333 - John Vervaeke, DC Schindler, Ken Lowry - The Ontology of Artificial Intelligence

The Symbolic World

CHAPTER

The Quest for Artificial General Intelligence

The chapter explores the evolution of artificial intelligence, from weak AI like ATMs to the quest for true artificial general intelligence (AGI). It delves into the distinctions between cognition and computation in the context of AGI, discussing historical perspectives and contrasting views. The speaker emphasizes the importance of aligning AI's power with human concerns and the impact of AI on human spirituality.

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