Reasoning and Abstract Thinking in AI

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The ability to reason in unfamiliar circumstances is a key aspect of intelligence.
Current systems lack the ability to reason and only retrieve and synonymize information.
General intelligence requires abstract reasoning and the ability to model the world and other minds.
The current AI models are fundamentally different from general intelligence.
The potential for AI to develop true general intelligence is questionable.

Whether we like it or not, artificial intelligence is increasingly empowered to take control of various aspects of our lives. While some tech companies advocate for self-regulation regarding long-term risks, they conveniently overlook critical current concerns like the rampant spread of misinformation, biases in A.I. algorithms, and even A.I.-driven scams. In this episode, Adam is joined by cognitive scientist and esteemed A.I. expert Gary Marcus to enumerate the short and long-term risks posed by artificial intelligence.

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