The Clever Hans Effect and the Ambitions of AI Developers

This chapter delves into the story of Clever Hans, a horse that seemed to exhibit intelligence through arithmetic and spelling, only to be exposed as responding to subtle cues. It connects Hans's fate to the evolution of artificial intelligence, highlighting the ambitions of AI developers and their skepticism towards traditional societal norms.

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