280 | François Chollet on Deep Learning and the Meaning of Intelligence
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Trust Not in Static Constructs
Automating processes with a symbolic search system can refine answers and enhance trust in AI outputs. It's critical to use language models (LLMs) as a starting point while applying symbolic methods to confirm correctness, rather than accepting their outputs at face value. Intelligence should not solely be attributed to automated systems; the true intelligence lies in the programmer's ability to anticipate and address potential issues through precise task definitions. A well-constructed program can handle known tasks without encountering novelty, showing that what we often label as 'AI' reflects the foresight of its creator rather than inherent intelligence. Genuine intelligence is the capacity to navigate and solve novel problems beyond predetermined instructions.
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