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STEVEN PINKER: rational optimism in a complex world

Lives Well Lived

CHAPTER

AI's Role in Global Challenges

This chapter examines the potential of artificial intelligence in tackling significant global issues like climate change and ethical dilemmas. It discusses how AI can enhance energy efficiency, outperform human judgment in medical diagnostics, and provide systematic solutions to complex moral questions. The conversation also addresses the inherent differences between human intelligence and AI, while reflecting on the recent advancements in AI technologies and their implications for understanding language and intelligence.

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