On November 20, 2023, Denise Holt sat down with Mahault Albarracin, the Director of Product for Research and Innovation at VERSES AI, to explore the future of AI. Albarracin, an expert in active inference and cognitive computing, shares her profound insights on how active inference is revolutionizing AI by endowing it with a sense of self. The conversation navigates through the limitations of current large language models (LLMs) and contrasts them with the potential of active inference models. Albarracin emphasizes the importance of self-organization in AI systems, underscoring the difference between mere content prediction and the dynamic, adaptive capabilities of active inference. The discussion also touches on broader implications, including AI's role in societal structures, the need for diverse, multidisciplinary approaches in AI governance, and the prospect of AI reshaping our work and social lives. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the cutting-edge developments in AI and their far-reaching consequences.
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction: The Need for a New AI Paradigm
01:58 - Understanding Active Inference and AI’s Sense of Self
06:39 – The Obligatory Commentary on the OpenAI Drama
10:19 - The Role of Active Inference in AI's Evolution
17:44 - Insights from Working with Karl Friston
21:43 - Interdisciplinary Approach to AI Research
31:56 - AI and the Future of Work and Society
43:35 - AI Alignment, Empathy, and Consciousness
54:51 - Tailoring AI's Empathy and Sensitivity
58:51 – AI Embodiment
01:07:59 - Navigating AI Governance and Inclusion
Special thank you to Mahault Albarracin for being on our show!
Connect with him:
Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahault-albarracin-1742bb153
You can also learn more on my blog: https://deniseholt.us
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