For questions related to the philosophical aspects of artificial intelligence. Topics such as human/AI value alignment, artificial consciousness, the feasibility of AGI, the ethics of AI, Neo-Luddism, etc.
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Should I use anthropomorphic language when discussing AI?
The English Language is not well-suited to talking about artificial intelligence, which makes it difficult for humans to communicate to each other about what an AI is actually "doing". Thus, it may make more sense to use "human-like" terms to…
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Can we create AI to not only recognize itself, but to recognize other AI systems as well?
Can AI systems be created that could recognize itself, and recognize intelligence in other systems, and make intelligent decisions about the other systems? Mankind seems to be making progress in self-recognition but I've not seen evidence of one…
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Time leap (To achieve advance technology) using AI by simulating virtual world at a faster rate
How many decades are we far from achieving a virtual world just like our real world (or little graded down version) with AI. If in far future if we are able to achieve that (able to provide all the rules and manipulate all huge amounts of data)…
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Where is the difference between a neural network mapping a problem space and learning a behaviour?
I've been looking at neural networks for control applications. Let's say I used an RL algorithm to train a controller for the cart pole balancing problem.
Assuming the neural network is simple and very small, I can pretty much deduce what exactly…
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Could AIs self-develop in the future?
Is it possible that, at some time in the future, AIs will be able to initiatively develop themselves, rather than passively being developed by humanity?
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Is AI and Big Data science recommending a shift in the scientific method from inductive to deductive reasoning?
Is this true? Are we planning to switching such reasoning methods regarding AI tech in the future?
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Are there any artificial intelligence systems with an internal dialectical approach and multiple minds which develop within a community of nodes?
In my estimation we have two minds which manage to speak to each other in dialectic through a series of interrupts. Thus at any one time one of these systems is controlling master and inhabits our consciousness. The subordinate system controls…
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Can artificial intelligence also make mistakes?
The intelligence of the human brain is said to be a strong factor leading to human survival. The human brain functions as an overseer for many functions the organism requires. Robots can employ artificial intelligence software, just as humans employ…
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