Can you teach a computer common sense?

Yejin Choi, a computer science professor at the University of Washington and MacArthur Fellowship recipient, dives into the intriguing world of AI and common sense. She discusses her journey from software engineering to pioneering research in natural language processing. The conversation highlights the challenges of teaching AI human-like common sense, illustrated by amusing misidentifications. Innovative techniques, like the Atomic knowledge graph, aim to enhance AI's understanding of language. Choi emphasizes the exciting intersection of technology and humanities in shaping AI's future.