TED Talks Daily Why autism is often missed in women and girls | Kate Kahle
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Mar 31, 2023 In this thought-provoking discussion, Kate Kahle sheds light on how autism often goes unrecognized in women and girls. She shares her personal journey of being diagnosed as a teenager and the struggles of masking behaviors. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding neurodiversity as a unique way of thinking rather than a disorder needing a cure. Kahle advocates for more research into gender discrepancies in autism diagnosis, highlighting the need for greater acceptance and awareness.
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AI's Rapid Advancement
- AI models have significantly improved in recent years, generating human-like conversations.
- This raises the question of whether AI truly understands language or merely mimics it.
The Chinese Room Argument
- The Chinese Room argument illustrates how a system can manipulate symbols without understanding their meaning.
- Following instructions to generate responses doesn't equate to genuine comprehension.
Neural Network Scratchpads
- Neural networks, like brains, have internal representations of language that can be analyzed.
- These "scratchpads" offer insights into how information is processed.