AI For Humans: Making Artificial Intelligence Fun & Practical

DeepMind Says We're Not Ready For AGI, Academy Awards Say AI Video is Ok, and AI Voice Models Get Weird

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Apr 24, 2025
The discussion takes a deep dive into the warnings from DeepMind about our unpreparedness for artificial general intelligence (AGI). Exciting advancements in AI tools for the creative sector, including Oscar-eligible films, capture attention. New products showcase the blend of AI with everyday life, from a vending machine running on Claude to a half-marathon of robots in Beijing. Ethical dilemmas arise with AI voice models, and humorous chaos ensues when they mimic human traits. Plus, learn about unique AI marketing solutions and bizarre AI creations that spark curiosity.
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Era of Experience

  • Google's "Era of Experience" paper marks a shift where AIs learn directly from the real world and their own long-term memories.
  • This experiential learning could be the key step toward achieving true artificial general intelligence (AGI).
ANECDOTE

Robot Learns Walking Like Baby Deer

  • A robot learning to walk in real time looks like a newborn deer finding balance.
  • This demonstrates how AI may evolve by learning from physical experiences, not just text or images.
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Human Feedback Limits AI Creativity

  • Removing humans from AI feedback loops can lead to surprising and novel solutions.
  • AI can outperform human intuition by learning solely from reward-based signals, challenging traditional notions of grounding.
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