Artificial intelligence

A panel of distinguished scholars explores AI’s limitations in achieving true sentience, creativity, and reasoning. Panelists critique predictions of AI surpassing human intelligence, such as Ray Kurzweil’s singularity theory, emphasizing that current AI models rely on statistical patterns rather than genuine understanding. The discussion highlights concerns about AI displacing human jobs while affirming the irreplaceability of human creativity and purpose. Read More ›

Matt McIlwain reflects on the history, significance, and evolving focus of the COSM Technology Summit. He discusses the rapid advancements in applied AI, its transformative potential, and its impact on businesses and capital markets. He raises questions about how AI influences life and investment decisions, emphasizing optimism and adaptability in embracing new models. Matt McIlwain is Managing Director of Madrona Read More ›

Lloyd Watts discusses the significant challenge posed by hallucinations in large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT. While these models often generate fluent and useful responses, they occasionally produce incorrect or misleading information, referred to as “hallucinations.” Watts highlights that this problem, acknowledged by major tech companies like Google, remains unsolved despite their advanced efforts. He argues that hallucinations are Read More ›

Gabriel Rene discusses how autonomous agents have transformative capacity to handle the scale and complexity of modern problems that exceed human cognitive limits. However, despite advancements, current AI systems, including large language models (LLMs), fall short of true reasoning and reliability, often producing errors and inconsistencies. The session critiques overhyped AI promises, referencing setbacks like Apple’s decision not to invest Read More ›