Seth: The true scientific value of AGI is understanding human nature
Professor Anil Seth · Fantasy and Fact: AI, Sentience and The Dangers Of Hype, from World Summit AI · Nov 9, 2022 · at 24:59
Cognitive neuroscientist Anil Seth discusses the scientific purpose behind pursuing Artificial General Intelligence during a panel at World Summit AI.
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“That for me is the sort of scientific Value of general AI. It's shedding light on what it means to be human.”
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