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Prof. Daniel Dennett - Could AI Counterfeit People Destroy Civilization? (SPECIAL EDITION)

Machine Learning Street Talk (MLST)

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The Intentional Stance in AI

This chapter explores a thought experiment involving interconnected black boxes to illustrate the 'intentional stance' in AI and cognitive science. It discusses the implications of interpreting intelligent systems through beliefs and desires, highlighting the complexities of semantics and meaning in both artificial and biological contexts. The conversation further examines the philosophical challenges of assigning intentions to systems and the risks of anthropomorphism in understanding behavior.

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