Gaudiumetspes22 podcast Mark Stahlman joins Larry Chapp to discuss Artificial Intelligence
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Jun 9, 2025 In this discussion, Mark Stahlman, President of the Center for the Study of Digital Life, shares his insights on artificial intelligence and its societal implications. He explores the myths and realities surrounding AI, addressing fears and limitations of current technologies. Stahlman delves into the evolving relationship between humans and machines while discussing potential job shifts in the tech industry. He also emphasizes the importance of integrating science and spirituality, and examines how the Catholic Church can play a role in navigating modern challenges in a rapidly changing world.
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AI's Statistical Parrot Limitations
- Current AI systems like ChatGPT are statistical parrots that mimic human text without true understanding.
- Attempts to add reasoning capabilities have worsened their reliability, causing hallucinations or made-up answers.
Wall Street's Edge on AI Reality
- Wall Street and intelligence communities uniquely confront AI's true implications without fear.
- Wall Street has integrated AI in stock trading, showing early and sophisticated use of such technologies.
Neural Networks' Black Box Nature
- Neural networks are a distinct algorithms driving modern AI, but their operations are often opaque and hard to interpret.
- This opacity contributes significantly to hype and misunderstanding around AI capabilities today.
