AI is much smarter than humans (and so are pigeons, by the way)

Speaker: Max M. Louwerse

Venue: Room 415, Haina Building 3, Zijingang Campus

Abstract: Opportunities and threats of AI are abundant: “AI might be as smart as humans”, “Artificial General Intelligence is projected to occur in 2026”. But how intelligent is AI really, and how do we compare it to human intelligence? Why does it seem common to compare AI with human intelligence, but is it awkward and questionable to compare your intelligence with the intelligence of somebody else? 

This presentation argues that AI and psychology are heavily intertwined historically, terminologically and conceptually. It shows evidence for this both theoretically and practically in a range of research projects. It will take you on a journey of AI that turns out to be different than the one often portrayed in the media. One that covers intelligence, misconceptions, and pigeons.