

AI Understands. A Little.
11 snips May 2, 2024
Alex Grzankowski, a philosopher, discusses AI understanding language but not having true comprehension. They explore semantic vs syntactic understanding in AI, evolution of understanding in creatures, and internalist vs externalist semantics. The conversation delves into world models in AI, training AI to understand truth, and the concept of reference in semantics.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
AI Understanding: Semantic vs Syntactic
02:04 • 17min
Exploration of Understanding and Emergence of Sight in Creatures
18:37 • 3min
Exploring Sensitivity and Reactivity in AI Models: Understanding Language Patterns
21:16 • 3min
Exploring Internalist and Externalist Semantics in AI Understanding
24:04 • 11min
Exploring World Models in AI Systems
34:47 • 9min
Exploring Externalism and Reference in Semantics
43:49 • 9min
Training AI to Understand Truth and Falsity
53:09 • 3min