Embedded 485: Conversation Is a Kind of Music
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Sep 20, 2024 Alan Blackwell, a Professor of Interdisciplinary Design at Cambridge University, shares insights on the intricate interplay between artificial intelligence and creativity. He discusses the moral implications of AI-generated works and the limitations of large language models in producing original content. Blackwell also delves into how AI affects creative professions, touching on job displacement and the essence of artistic expression. The conversation reflects on humanity's relationship with technology, urging caution in our reliance on AI as it shapes our lives.
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Dinner with Shannon
- Alan Blackwell prefers to have dinner with Claude Shannon over Alan Turing.
- He feels he already understands Turing, while Shannon could greatly expand his knowledge of information theory.
AI as Literature
- AI is a branch of literature, not science, according to Alan Blackwell.
- AI reimagines human-like behavior in different forms, similar to science fiction.
Evolving Definition of AI
- What constitutes "AI" changes over time; today's AI becomes tomorrow's regular software.
- Alan Blackwell points out that algorithms and programming languages previously considered AI are now just standard tools.