Tuesday, July 30, 2024

TED Tech: Why AI is incredibly smart -- and shockingly stupid | Yejin Choi

Why AI is incredibly smart -- and shockingly stupid | Yejin Choi
TED Tech

Computer scientist Yejin Choi is here to demystify the current state of massive artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT, highlighting three key problems with cutting-edge large language models (including some funny instances of them failing at basic commonsense reasoning.) She welcomes us into a new era in which AI is becoming almost like a new intellectual species -- and identifies the benefits of building smaller AI systems trained on human norms and values. (Followed by a Q&A with head of TED Chris Anderson)

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ted-tech/id470624027?i=1000618511729


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Thursday, July 25, 2024

TED Health: Why having fun is the secret to a healthier life | Catherine Price

Why having fun is the secret to a healthier life | Catherine Price
TED Health

Have you had your daily dose of fun? It's not just enjoyable, it's also essential for your health and happiness, says science journalist Catherine Price. She proposes a new definition of fun -- what she calls "true fun" -- and shares easy, evidence-backed ways to weave playfulness, flow and connection into your everyday life. After the talk, Shoshana dives into what happens to your body when you play.

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ted-health/id470623173?i=1000622671501


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