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)

Yejin Choi: Why AI is incredibly smart and shockingly stupid

Why AI is incredibly smart and shockingly stupid

At society's helm, AI astonishes with feats like acing the bar exam, yet fumbles basic logic, revealing a gap in 'common sense'.

The rush to scale AI neglects the essence of human intelligence - common sense, a realm where even titans like GPT-4 show limits.

AI's pursuit of common sense knowledge requires innovation beyond brute force, hinting at a nuanced approach to machine learning.