Town Hall Seattle Science Series

241. Gary F. Marcus with Ted Chiang How to Make AI Work for Us (And Not the Other Way Around)

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Nov 20, 2024
Gary F. Marcus, a best-selling author and AI expert, teams up with acclaimed sci-fi writer Ted Chiang to explore the complex landscape of artificial intelligence. They delve into the ethical implications of AI, advocating for technology aligned with human rights. The discussion reveals the whims and limitations of AI language models, the risks of generative AI, and the need for robust policies. They emphasize the importance of understanding causal reasoning in AI and the challenges of integrating personal AI assistants into our lives, urging a balance between innovation and accountability.
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INSIGHT

Generative AI's Limitations

  • Current AI, specifically generative AI, has limitations.
  • It excels at generating content but lacks critical reasoning and fact-checking abilities.
ANECDOTE

The Henrietta Example

  • Gary F. Marcus shares an example of ChatGPT's flawed reasoning.
  • It incorrectly claimed that Marcus's insights on intelligence were inspired by his pet chicken, Henrietta, which he never owned.
INSIGHT

LLMs and Statistical Analysis

  • Large language models (LLMs) operate based on statistical analysis of words.
  • They lack true understanding of concepts, leading to errors and hallucinations.
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