The Joy of Why

Will AI Ever Have Common Sense?

Jul 18, 2024
Yejin Choi, chair of computer science at the University of Washington, dives into the quirks of AI and common sense. She describes common sense as the 'dark matter' of intelligence, discussing the humorous blind spots of language models like ChatGPT. The conversation expands on the need for enhancing AI with human-like qualities, the limitations of its understanding compared to humans, and the role of interdisciplinary research in comprehending intelligence. Choi also highlights the emotional essence of scientific inquiry and the joy in exploring these technological frontiers.
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