The Reality Check

TRC #677: Interview with Yoshua Bengio

Nov 21, 2023
Guest
Yoshua Bengio
World-renowned AI expert Yoshua Bengio discusses his long career and the potential harm of advanced AI. Topics include the relationship between artificial neural networks and the human brain, language model correctness and safety, risks of AI, open vs. closed AI systems, and the need for urgent AI governance.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Relationship Between Artificial Neural Networks and the Human Brain
02:20 • 22min
3
The Similarity Between Ensuring Language Model Correctness and Safety
24:47 • 2min
4
Implications of Epistemic Humility in AI
26:22 • 2min
5
The Risks of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
28:05 • 15min
6
Examining the Continuum of Harm and Accessibility of Information
42:59 • 2min
7
The Debate Over Open vs Closed AI Systems
44:32 • 12min
8
Urgent Action Needed for AI Governance and Inclusive Decision-Making
56:53 • 2min