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Bob Marks on Why AI Won’t Destroy the World, or Save It
May 17, 2024
Computer engineering professor Robert J. Marks discusses the limitations of artificial intelligence, the differences between AI and human comprehension, and the potential risks associated with evolving AI technologies.
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- AI lacks true understanding and creativity, mimicking responses based on algorithms.
- Marks emphasizes the limitations of AI in replicating human cognition, highlighting non-computable problems.
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Limits of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence, despite advancements, has inherent limitations according to Professor Robert Marks. He distinguishes between futuristic views predicting AI surpassing human capabilities and a more grounded perspective recognizing the fundamental constraints of AI. Marks emphasizes that computer programs operate based on algorithms which are limited to executing step-by-step instructions. Non-computable problems exist, challenging AI to replicate human functions like understanding, creativity, and common sense. He asserts that certain aspects of human cognition, such as qualia and sentience, remain beyond the reach of AI.
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