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Author argues current AI is just complex computation, not true intelligence

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The author argues that the concept of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a distinct entity is a misnomer. Instead, they propose that what we currently refer to as AI is simply a complex form of computation and pattern matching, rather than genuine intelligence. This perspective suggests a need to re-evaluate our understanding and terminology surrounding advanced computational systems. AI

IMPACT Challenges the fundamental definition of AI, prompting a re-evaluation of current terminology and understanding.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece from a named author on a blog post.

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Author argues current AI is just complex computation, not true intelligence

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · CuratedHackerNews ·

    There Is No AI https:// wadler.blogspot.com/2026/08/th ere-is-no-ai.html # ai

    There Is No AI https:// wadler.blogspot.com/2026/08/th ere-is-no-ai.html # ai

    LINKS wadler.blogspot.com/…/there-is-no-ai.html wadler.blogspot.com/…/th

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