AI and the Illusion of Intelligence
Explore AI's potential and limitations: Understand the history, technology, and philosophical implications of artificial intelligence.
Explore AI's potential and limitations: Understand the history, technology, and philosophical implications of artificial intelligence.
This course provides a non-technical exploration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), examining its history, current state, and future implications. It challenges the common notion that AI will soon surpass human intelligence, instead proposing that what we're creating is an illusion of intelligence. The curriculum draws from various fields including philosophy, linguistics, and cognitive science to provide a comprehensive view of AI. Students will learn about the Turing Test, the Chomskyan Revolution in linguistics, and modern developments in machine learning and natural language processing. The course also delves into philosophical questions about the nature of intelligence, understanding, and consciousness in relation to AI. By the end, learners will have a nuanced perspective on AI's capabilities, limitations, and its role in amplifying human intelligence rather than replacing it.
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What you'll learn
Understand the historical context and philosophical foundations of AI
Critically evaluate claims about AI surpassing human intelligence
Gain insights into the Chomskyan Revolution and its impact on our understanding of language and cognition
Explore the technological advancements in AI, particularly in natural language processing
Analyze the concept of 'understanding' in relation to AI and human intelligence
Examine the ethical implications and societal impacts of AI development
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive, non-technical exploration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), its history, current developments, and future implications. It challenges the common perception that AI will soon surpass human intelligence, proposing instead that we are creating an illusion of intelligence. The curriculum is structured into four modules, covering topics such as the Turing Test, the Chomskyan Revolution in linguistics, modern language technology, and philosophical questions about intelligence and consciousness. Students will learn about the foundations of AI, including historical perspectives from Descartes and Turing, and contemporary developments in machine learning and natural language processing. The course also addresses ethical considerations and societal impacts of AI, encouraging critical thinking about the future of human-AI interaction.
Illusions of Intelligence
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
The Technology of Language
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Will Computers Ever Understand Us?
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
AI -- a New Kind of Being?
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
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Daniel Hardt holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania and teaches AI, Machine Learning, and Business courses at Copenhagen Business School. His research specializes in theoretical and computational linguistics.
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