Larson, Erik J.
The Myth of Artificial Intelligence: Why Computers Can't Think the Way We Do
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674278660
- author:
- Larson, Erik J.
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- The Belknap Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 14.3 x 2.3 centimetres
- Genre:
- Computers, Artificial Intelligence, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Myth of Artificial Intelligence: Why Computers Can't Think the Way We Do by Erik J. Larson. A computer scientist and expert in natural language processing, Erik Larson challenges the notion that artificial intelligence is equivalent to human intelligence. He explores the limitations of AI and argues that our assumption that machines can think like humans is misguided. By examining the science behind AI, Larson reveals why we are far from achieving superintelligence and what it would take to get there. Larson also highlights two critical mistakes: defining human intelligence too narrowly and overestimating what AI can achieve. He warns of learned passivity, where our reliance on technology stifles our own ingenuity. A convincing case is made that artificial general intelligence, which matches human-level intelligence, may be beyond the capacity of algorithmic machine learning due to a fundamental mismatch between how humans and machines understand knowledge. This book offers a thought-provoking analysis of AI's capabilities and limitations, providing valuable insights for anyone interested in understanding the science behind this rapidly evolving field.
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