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  • The decades long feud of mind vs brain in AI

The decades long feud of mind vs brain in AI

Saturday 4th November 2023

Dive into the thrilling history of AI with James Purtill, from AlphaGo's victory to the rise of neural networks.
29 minutes
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AI Showdown: The Evolution of Thinking Machines

Episode Overview

  • Explore the historic battle between artificial intelligence and humanity
  • Witness the unprecedented victory of AlphaGo over the world champion at the ancient game of Go
  • Discover the resurgence of neural networks as a powerful tool in the realm of AI
  • Gain insights into the evolving relationship between humans and intelligent machines
AlphaGo has smashed the humans and won the series 4-1. It felt like everything's normal and yet something has changed.
Picture this: the world’s best human player of the ancient game Go, facing off against an artificial intelligence. Who wins? In this episode of 'All In The Mind', James Purtill from Science Friction takes us on a riveting journey through the history and future of artificial intelligence. From the shocking victory of AlphaGo to the resurgence of neural networks, this story is packed with moments that will make you rethink what machines can do.
Purtill’s storytelling brings these events to life, showing how our relationship with intelligent machines has evolved over time. If you’re curious about the milestones that have shaped AI or just love a good underdog story, this episode is for you.