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The Magic of AlphaGo and the Future of Intelligent Machines
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07:04 - 14:24 (07:19)

In this episode, the guest discusses how machines are learning from various data inputs and relying on self-correction to make better decisions. He also talks about the possibility of machines understanding human goals and how AlphaGo is a prime example of machines being able to improve on their own through deep learning.

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The potential of AI goes beyond deep learning and could allow for exploring and manipulating deep aspects of human nature in the digital form such as love, fear, and insecurity.
07:04 - 09:20 (02:16)
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AI
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The potential of AI goes beyond deep learning and could allow for exploring and manipulating deep aspects of human nature in the digital form such as love, fear, and insecurity. However, to do so, robots need to be able to understand and manipulate objects in the physical world using common sense reasoning.

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The Magic of AlphaGo and the Future of Intelligent Machines
Episode
Gary Marcus: Toward a Hybrid of Deep Learning and Symbolic AI
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
While robots may be able to reason with physical problems such as fitting under a table, they currently struggle with understanding human goals and desires.
09:20 - 11:03 (01:43)
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Robotics
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While robots may be able to reason with physical problems such as fitting under a table, they currently struggle with understanding human goals and desires. However, it's not impossible for machines to eventually learn and understand these aspects of human behavior in the future.

Chapter
The Magic of AlphaGo and the Future of Intelligent Machines
Episode
Gary Marcus: Toward a Hybrid of Deep Learning and Symbolic AI
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast
The use of AI in board games has become a fascinating and magical concept for many people.
11:03 - 14:24 (03:20)
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AI
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The use of AI in board games has become a fascinating and magical concept for many people. The learning component and vast resources, including the $530 million spent on creating AlphaGo, allow for a unique philosophical and emotional experience, despite it being just a game.

Chapter
The Magic of AlphaGo and the Future of Intelligent Machines
Episode
Gary Marcus: Toward a Hybrid of Deep Learning and Symbolic AI
Podcast
Lex Fridman Podcast