Why modern AI is both incredibly brilliant and shockingly foolish

Yejin Choi: Why AI is incredibly smart and shockingly stupid · 16:07 · Video: TED · Watch at the source

In short: Computer scientist Yejin Choi explores the dual nature of massive artificial intelligence systems. This video examines why cutting-edge large language models excel at complex tasks yet fail at basic commonsense reasoning.

The discussion demystifies the current state of massive systems like ChatGPT by identifying three fundamental problems inherent in large language models. Choi suggests we are entering an era where AI functions much like a new intellectual species.

Beyond highlighting these limitations, the talk explores the potential benefits of developing smaller AI systems specifically trained on human values and norms.

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