Knowledge vs. intelligence amid the hype and hysteria over AI
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The current infatuation with artificial intelligence is indicative of the level of competence of those who are in the headlights of a fast-moving, still unidentified, flying object.
Mihai Nadin is the Ashbel Smith University Professor, University of Texas at Dallas. He holds advanced degrees in electrical engineering and computer science and a post-doctoral degree in philosophy, logic and the theory of science. His forthcoming book is "Disrupt Science: The Future Matters" (Springer, Dec. 12, 2023).
AI is all over, most of the time in stealth mode – and pretty successful in every form of surveillance (there are so many).
MIT Sloan Executive Education bluntly declares: "The hype surrounding innovative AI technologies is here to stay. Make sure you are able to capitalize on it." Contrast this to: "Bizarre AI-generated products are in stores. Here is how to avoid them (Washington Post, Sept. 14, 2023). There are already experts on generative AI, as well as on deep fakes. But copying original art or plagiarizing a book is not the same as impersonating, even playing God.