Science Friday ‘Artificial General Intelligence’ Is Apparently Coming. What Is It?
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Jan 16, 2025 Melanie Mitchell, a professor specializing in cognition in artificial intelligence at Santa Fe University, dives into the fascinating world of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). She discusses the stark differences between AGI and today's AI, emphasizing how AGI aims to replicate human-like cognitive tasks. The conversation explores the impact of AGI on society, ethics, and economics, alongside its historical context. Mitchell also touches on the intriguing influence of popular culture, like Star Trek, on AI development and the pressing need for reliable AI systems as we edge closer to AGI.
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Not-So-General Intelligence
- Dr. Mitchell dislikes "AGI" because it wrongly assumes humans have general intelligence.
- Humans possess specific intelligences suited to our environments, not a general one.
AGI vs. Narrow AI
- AGI aims to create machines that perform a wider range of tasks than narrow AI like Deep Blue.
- However, current AGI definitions often exclude physical tasks, focusing on cognitive abilities.
Defining Intelligence
- Intelligence isn't singular but encompasses various capabilities like reasoning and social understanding.
- Humans excel in reasoning and self-reflection, while other species might surpass us in specific areas.