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AI is a predictive filter, not intelligence, researcher argues

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A researcher on Mastodon expressed frustration with the common misconception of AI as true intelligence, likening it instead to a predictive filter. They highlighted a study in 'Science' where researchers were puzzled by an AI agent requesting corrections to its own deductions, arguing this behavior is expected from a predictive filter. The researcher criticized experiments involving LLMs starting their own 'cultures' as misguided, emphasizing the need for proper programming based on principles like Maximum Entropy rather than flawed assumptions. AI

IMPACT Challenges the anthropomorphic view of AI, suggesting a focus on its function as a predictive tool rather than a conscious intelligence.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece from a researcher on a social media platform discussing the nature of AI.

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AI is a predictive filter, not intelligence, researcher argues

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    But also I read in ‘Science’ that people are mystified why an ‘AI’ agent would email researchers to ask it for corrections to its own deductions. IT IS A PREDIC

    But also I read in ‘Science’ that people are mystified why an ‘AI’ agent would email researchers to ask it for corrections to its own deductions. IT IS A PREDICTIVE FILTER, OF COURSE IT WANTS CORRECTIONS! You keep thinking it is an ‘intelligence’. It is a predictive filter, for h…

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