TED Talks Daily Does AI actually understand us? | Alona Fyshe
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Mar 30, 2023 Can AI really understand language like humans? Alona Fyshe dives into the fascinating world of machine learning and the inner workings of AI communication. She raises the question of trust and authenticity in a tech-dominated social landscape. The conversation highlights the distinction between true comprehension and clever imitation, recalling the Clever Hans story to illustrate the nuances of understanding. Plus, exploring the contrasts between neural networks and human cognition reveals just how different our brains are from AI's.
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Misinterpretations
- Alona Fyshe often mistakes a black sweater for her black cat.
- She uses this to illustrate how humans often perceive more intelligence than exists.
Talking Dogs
- Owners perceive complex communication from dogs using buttons.
- However, it's unclear if dogs truly grasp the meaning.
Clever Hans
- Clever Hans, a horse, appeared to do math.
- He actually read subconscious cues from people who knew the answers.