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S1E1: The Box That A.I. Lives In
Sep 5, 2018
Guests Jaron Lanier, futurist, and Luis von Ahn, founder of CAPTCHA and Duolingo discuss the deceptive practices in AI systems, exploitation of crowd-working jobs, the value of personal data as labor, and the intricate relationship between intelligence, trickery, and technology.
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- The integration of humans and machines in AI raises questions about exploitation, fair compensation, and the true extent of our subconscious involvement in the modern AI era.
- The concept of data as labor has emerged, highlighting the need to establish fair practices and reevaluate the data economy in order to balance leveraging human intelligence and ensuring equitable treatment.
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The Chess-Playing Machine
In 1783, François-Andre Filidor, the renowned chess player, was about to face off against an unexpected opponent in Paris: a chess-playing machine called the Turk. This machine, controlled by a human hidden inside, could interact and adapt its moves during the game. Although Filidor managed to defeat the Turk, the match showcased the intrigue and excitement surrounding the possibilities of artificial intelligence, even centuries ago.
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