Peter Norvig

AI professor/author/researcher Peter Norvig discusses the evolution of AI systems, the challenges of AI in chess, advancements and limitations in language processing of computers, and the development of a humanoid robot airplane pilot.

In this enlightening conversation, Peter Norvig, Research Director at Google and co-author of the influential textbook on AI, dives deep into the evolution of artificial intelligence. He discusses the intricate task of integrating ethics into AI, the revolutionary impact of MOOCs on education, and the shift in programming skills towards problem-solving. Norvig shares insights from the early days of Google Search, emphasizing accuracy and user satisfaction. He also explores future challenges in AI development and the human connection to technology.

In this intriguing discussion, Peter Norvig, a leading AI researcher and co-author of the seminal text on artificial intelligence, explores the evolving narrative around AI as its presence grows in society. He shares his thoughts on the movement to pause AI advancements and delves into the challenges of general intelligence within large language models. The conversation touches on the ethical complexities of AI in an accessible world, the dual nature of data, and wraps up with humorous insights on AI interpreting chicken sounds.