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184 | Gary Marcus on Artificial Intelligence and Common Sense

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

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The Evolution and Challenges of AI

This chapter delves into the history of artificial intelligence, from its inception in the 1950s through its periods of stagnation to its current renaissance driven by advancements in deep learning. It critically examines the limitations of existing AI technologies in achieving human-level intelligence and emphasizes the importance of integrating traditional and modern AI methods. The discussion also highlights the progress made in areas such as natural language processing and the necessity for AI to incorporate common sense to interpret complex human contexts.

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