The Infinite Monkey Cage
How I is AI?
Nov 22, 2023
Mathematician Prof Hannah Fry, computer scientist Dr Kate Devlin, and comedian Rufus Hound explore the pros and cons of AI. They discuss the intelligence of AI, the potential for AI to replace humans in various roles, the limitations of AI, testing the human feel of words, emotional connections with AIs, and the dilemma of human decision-making vs algorithmic efficiency.
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- AI systems have limitations in terms of self-awareness and conceptual understanding, highlighting the importance of human decision-making in complex moral issues.
- AI should be developed collaboratively with humans to enhance human capabilities rather than replace them, ensuring human control and oversight in critical situations.
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The Role of AI in Society
The podcast discusses the increasing ubiquity of AI systems and how they are changing society and relationships. It explores the possibility of phones surpassing human intelligence, and the potential for AI to be used in various fields such as therapy, medicine, law, and politics. The guests discuss the challenge of defining AI and its various applications, including machine learning and deep learning. They also touch on the ethical implications of AI, such as privacy concerns and bias in algorithms.
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