The Myth of Artificial Intelligence - Why Computers Can't Think the Way We Do

Erik J. Larson's book delves into the widely held belief that artificial intelligence (AI) is on a trajectory to replicate human thought processes. Challenging this notion, the author presents a nuanced exploration of the limitations and misunderstandings surrounding AI, arguing that despite impressive technological advances, computers fundamentally lack the capacity for genuine thinking as humans experience it. The book offers a critical perspective on the promises and hype of AI, encouraging readers to reconsider what intelligence truly entails and how machines fit into this picture.

• Distinction Between Simulation and Genuine Thought: AI systems can...

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