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Black Box

The connectionists

Mar 4, 2024
Exploring the journey of AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton and his team who created a powerful technology they don't fully understand. The podcast discusses the collision of human and artificial intelligence, including the evolution of neural networks, a high-stakes auction for a neural network company, the victory of AlphaGo over a human champion, and the warnings of Dr. Jeffrey Hinton about the complexities and potential dangers of AI.
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  • Geoffrey Hinton's childhood curiosity sparked his journey into AI research.
  • The resurgence of AI research was fueled by breakthroughs in neural networks and machine learning.

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The Intriguing Bus Mystery and the Curiosity of Jeffrey Hinton

Jeffrey Hinton's fascination with understanding the brain was sparked at a young age when he encountered a scientific anomaly on a vibrating bus seat. Despite being a young child, the experience stayed with him for years, leading him to become a pioneer in artificial intelligence. His relentless curiosity and obsession with understanding how the brain works drove him to delve deep into neural connections and learning.

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