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Can you teach a computer common sense?

Can you teach a computer common sense?

FromShort Wave


Can you teach a computer common sense?

FromShort Wave

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Length:
13 minutes
Released:
Jan 31, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Over the past decade, AI has moved right into our houses - onto our phones and smart speakers - and grown in sophistication. But many AI systems lack something we humans take for granted: common sense. In this episode Emily talks to MacArthur Fellowship-winner Yejin Choi, one of the leading thinkers on natural language processing, about how she's teaching machines to make inferences about the real world.
Released:
Jan 31, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.