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TED Intersections: What makes you "you"? An actor and a neuroscientist answer | Yara Shahidi and Anil Seth
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Beware the Illusion of AI Understanding
Artificial intelligence, especially language models, can create a deceptive sense of understanding, leading humans to anthropomorphize these technologies unjustly. This projection may diminish the appreciation of the human spirit, as it suggests that AI systems possess consciousness and emotional insight. In reality, these systems merely simulate conversation without true comprehension or experience. It's essential to recognize this distinction to avoid falling into the trap of believing AI can genuinely understand human thought and feelings.
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