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Tomaso Poggio (What to think about machines that think)
Tomaso Poggio advocates for interdisciplinary research in understanding intelligence, integrating cognitive science, neuroscience, and computer science. He argues that the quest to understand and replicate intelligence in machines is not only beneficial but essential for societal advancement.
Tomaso Poggio advocates for interdisciplinary research in understanding intelligence, integrating cognitive science, neuroscience, and computer science. He argues that the quest to understand and replicate intelligence in machines is not only beneficial but essential for societal advancement. Poggio emphasizes that intelligence is not a singular entity but a set of solutions to various problems, making the sudden emergence of a superhuman machine unlikely. He proposes an expanded Turing Test, called “Turing+,” to measure progress in the field, covering various aspects of human thinking. While acknowledging the need for safety measures and ethical guidelines, Poggio views the development of thinking machines as a positive and exciting milestone in human history.
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