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After 75 years of AI, Can Machines Think?

Tim Finin

April 10, 2025

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Mathematician Alan Turing proposed a simple test to answer the question 'Can machines think?' nearly 75 years ago. Today, the surprising abilities of the latest generative AI systems make many wonder if we can finally respond positively. The talk briefly covers AI's history leading up to the recent development of systems using neural networks and large language models like ChatGPT and what to expect in the next few years.

A presentation given at the Charlestown Retirement Community on April 10, 2025.

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