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219 - Joscha Bach: Consciousness, Artificial Intelligence, and the Threat of AI Apocalypse

Robinson's Podcast

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Rethinking Intelligence and Artificial Intelligence

This chapter investigates the nature of intelligence, distinguishing it as the ability to create innovative models rather than just follow tasks. It traces the evolution of artificial intelligence, highlighting important developments like the deep learning revolution and the societal implications of AI. The discussion also contrasts human language acquisition with that of language models, examining their relationship and the cognitive constraints involved.

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