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Computing Machinery and Intelligence by Alan Turing (feat. Felienne Hermans)

Future of Coding

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Analyzing Turing's Legacy

This chapter explores the profound yet problematic impact of Alan Turing's foundational paper on artificial intelligence, highlighting its significant role in shaping public discourse. The speakers candidly critique its outdated assumptions, particularly around gender and cultural representations, while reflecting on the lack of historical depth in computer science education. Through humor and frustration, they navigate Turing's influence and the paper's shortcomings in relation to contemporary AI discussions.

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