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Jaron Lanier: "There's No Such Thing as Artificial 'Intelligence'"
May 20, 2024
Jaron Lanier, a tech genius, challenges the hype around A.I. as just a tool, not true intelligence. He discusses the evolution of A.I. models, the complexities of human creativity vs. A.I., and the importance of transparency in data used to train A.I. systems. The conversation also delves into debunking mythical perspectives on A.I. advancement and the interplay of capitalism and A.I.
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- AI is a tool for human collaboration, not a separate entity of intelligence.
- AI's 'creativity' is often reassembling existing data, not original invention.
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Jaron Lanier on Artificial Intelligence as a Collaborative Tool
Jaron Lanier, a leading figure in technology and critic of social media, challenges the mystical view of artificial intelligence as a separate entity. He argues that AI is a tool that amplifies human collaboration, not a stand-alone intelligence. Lanier emphasizes that AI is a product of data input and collaboration among many individuals, akin to a collective effort rather than an autonomous creation.
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