TED Talks Daily Can AI match the human brain? | Surya Ganguli
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Mar 7, 2025 Surya Ganguli, a neuroscientist and Stanford professor, delves into the fascinating intersection of neuroscience, AI, and physics. He argues that as AI advances, it must be understood through the lens of human cognition to truly unlock its potential. Ganguli discusses the evolutionary paths of human and artificial intelligence, emphasizing the gaps in AI's reasoning capabilities. He also advocates for academia’s role in fostering open scientific inquiry to enhance our understanding of both human brains and AI systems.
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A New Intelligence
- A new type of intelligence has emerged with AI, possessing unique capabilities and flaws.
- It differs from human intelligence in its reasoning and efficiency, requiring further scientific understanding.
Evolution of Human Intelligence
- Human intelligence evolved over 500 million years, culminating in complex reasoning abilities.
- From Newton to Einstein, humans developed advanced math and physics without AI assistance.
Science of Intelligence
- Understanding AI requires combining physics, math, neuroscience, psychology, and computer science.
- A new science of intelligence is needed because AI engineering has surpassed our understanding.