Explore the future of generative AI in this thought-provoking lecture by Professor Michael Wooldridge, delivered at the Royal Institution in partnership with The Alan Turing Institute. Delve into the fundamentals of machine learning and neural networks before tracing the evolution of AI from Silicon Valley investments to the groundbreaking Transformer Architecture. Examine the creation and capabilities of GPT-3, its impact on AI reasoning, and the unexpected knowledge acquisition of large language models. Analyze the practical applications and limitations of ChatGPT, addressing concerns about errors, bias, toxicity, and copyright issues in AI-generated content. Investigate the concepts of interpolation versus extrapolation in AI learning, and contemplate the possibility of achieving General AI. Reflect on the nature of human general intelligence and ponder the potential for machine consciousness. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the current state and future prospects of generative AI, its societal implications, and the ethical considerations surrounding this rapidly advancing technology. Read more