Myth of Artificial Intelligence - Why Computers Cant Think the Way We Do

Futurists are certain that humanlike AI is on the horizon, but in fact engineers have no idea how to program human reasoning. AI reasons from statistical correlations across data sets, while common sense is based heavily on conjecture. Erik Larson argues that hyping existing methods will only hold us back from developing truly humanlike AI.

About the author

Erik J. Larson is a computer scientist and tech entrepreneur. The founder of two DARPA-funded AI startups, he is currently working on core issues in natural language processing and machine learning. He has written for The Atlantic and for professional journals and has tested the technical boundaries of artificial intelligence through his work with the IC2 tech incubator at the University of Texas at Austin.

Summary

Futurists are certain that humanlike AI is on the horizon, but in fact engineers have no idea how to program human reasoning. AI reasons from statistical correlations across data sets, while common sense is based heavily on conjecture. Erik Larson argues that hyping existing methods will only hold us back from developing truly humanlike AI.

Product details

• Authors: Erik J. Larson
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2022
• EAN: 9780674278660
• ISBN: 978-0-674-27866-0
• No. of pages: 320
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > IT, data processing > IT; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / General, Artificial Intelligence, popular science, PHILOSOPHY / Logic, SCIENCE / General, HOUSE & HOME / General, Technology: general issues, Digital lifestyle, Ethical & social aspects of IT, Philosophy: logic, Digital Lifestyle and online world: consumer and user guides, COMPUTERS / Artificial Intelligence / General, COMPUTERS / Social Aspects