Human vs AI: What is true Intelligence? - Studium Generale - Tilburg University

Ever felt frustrated by a chatbot's shortcomings and labeled it 'stupid'? Delve into why we perceive it so, and what defines our own intelligence by watching this symposium, where we explore the dynamics between human and artificial intelligence. (SG Certificate*)
Artificial General Intelligence vs. Human Intelligence
Imagine a world where AI perfectly mirrors human intellect. It's a world where algorithms perform on the same stage as human thoughts, where computer generated cognition knows no bounds, and where AI perfectly mimics our human brains. Yet, amidst dreaming of this technological future, one can't help but wonder: Can AI ever truly mimic human cognition? Or will some forms of human intelligence always be needed, and if so, for what exact purposes? Will AI ever truly be able to understand the nuances of human emotions, the depth of human experiences and the intuition that define human intellect? Or will artificial intelligence simply carve its own path, surprising us with achievements we never even thought possible?
What is intelligence?
As we think about these questions, we're dealing with the essence of intellect itself. What defines intelligence? Is it just about solving complex problems, or does it include understanding feelings and caring for others? Can you even capture, measure and quantify intelligence with tests, or is it too complex for that?
At this symposium, three Tilburg University scholars, each coming from different academic backgrounds, will try to answer these and many more questions. Besides these talks, the audience will be asked to join in actively through a Challenge Based Learning session, in collaboration with Tue Innovation Space.
Digital Sciences for Society
This symposium is organized in collaboration with the Tilburg University Digital Sciences for Society program: as a university with unique expertise on the interface of technology and socially relevant research, Tilburg University gives impetus to further developing and integrating the digital sciences with its Digital Sciences for Society program. Academic Lead of the program, prof.dr.ir. Boudewijn Haverkort will open the symposium with a few opening words.
For students keen on exploring digitalization through an interdisciplinary lens, like we do at this symposium, it's good to know that a new interfaculty Digital Sciences for Society Minor will commence in the upcoming academic year 2024/2025. This minor is open to all Bachelor students and exchange students at Tilburg University, as well as for Bachelor students at other Dutch universities.
Click here for more information about the minor. Or reach out to dr. Ching-Chu (June) Sun.
Speakers
Gert Meyers - Assistant professor Tilburg Institute for Law, Technology & Society (Tilburg University)
Roos Slegers - Assistant Professor, Philosophy department (Tilburg University)
Chris Emmery - Assistant Professor, Department of Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence (Tilburg University)
This symposium was organized by Studium Generale in cooperation with Digital Sciences for Society.
* For students, this symposium may count towards the SG-Certificate. Check the SG-Certificate website for all the terms and conditions: www.tilburguniversity.edu/cam...