Eye On A.I.

#220 Terry Sejnowski: The Future of AI, ChatGPT & Deep Learning

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Nov 22, 2024
Terry Sejnowski, a pioneer in neural networks and computational neuroscience, joins to discuss the future of AI and the evolution of ChatGPT. He reveals how neural networks fuel modern AI and critiques ChatGPT’s ability to mimic creativity without true understanding. The conversation delves into the debate over AI sentience, the challenges of language comprehension in machines, and contrasts between biological intelligence and digital computation. Terry also addresses the impact of AI on jobs and the necessity of risk management in AI systems.
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INSIGHT

ChatGPT as a Mirror

  • ChatGPT doesn't inherently understand language like humans.
  • It's a mirror reflecting user prompts and trained data.
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Limitations of Language

  • ChatGPT reveals the limitations of our language when discussing AI.
  • We need deeper mathematical frameworks to understand concepts like intelligence.
ANECDOTE

AlphaGo's Move 37

  • AlphaGo's move 37 in the Go match against Lee Sedol was unorthodox and game-changing.
  • This sparked discussions on AI's potential "understanding" despite its reliance on algorithms.
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