Philosophy and AI

Viac o knihe

The book delves into the philosophical debate surrounding Artificial Intelligence, tracing its roots to the 1940s and 50s, primarily through the contributions of Alan Turing. It highlights Turing's role in the Enigma Project and the invention of the Automatic Computing Engine, which sparked claims of machine intelligence. The text explores the contested nature of intelligence as a psychological concept, referencing Piaget's theories and the subsequent efforts to measure intelligence. Ultimately, it posits that philosophical inquiry is essential for addressing these complex issues.