Machine Learning Street Talk (MLST) #70 - LETITIA PARCALABESCU - Symbolics, Linguistics [UNPLUGGED]
Mar 19, 2022
Letitia Parcalabescu, a PhD student at Heidelberg University focused on computational linguistics, shares her insights and experiences as the creator of the AI Coffee Break YouTube channel. She discusses the intricate relationship between symbolic AI and deep learning, emphasizing the need for a hybrid approach. Letitia reflects on her journey from physics to AI and the challenges of multimodal research. The conversation also touches on the importance of embracing imperfection in content creation while pursuing passion and innovation.
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Both AI Approaches Valuable
- Letitia Parcalabescu believes that both symbolic and connectionist AI approaches have merit.
- She finds the intellectual debate stimulating and enjoys following discussions on both sides.
Dogma Hinders Progress
- The debate around symbolic vs. connectionist AI influences resource allocation in research.
- The pendulum of dogma swings between approaches, hindering optimal progress.
Multimodality's Rise
- Letitia initially focused on multi-modality when it was less popular, driven by her background in computer vision and love for text.
- The field has since become more popular, presenting new challenges like comparing numerous large multimodal models.
