The role of radiologists will evolve from doing perceptual things that could probably be done by a highly trained pigeon to doing far more cognitive things.
Geoffrey HintonRead
I have always been convinced that the only way to get artificial intelligence to work is to do the computation in a way similar to the human brain. That is the goal I have been pursuing. We are making progress, though we still have lots to learn about how the brain actually works.
Interpretation
Artificial intelligence should be modeled after the human brain to be successful.
Geoffrey Hinton emphasizes the importance of mimicking human brain functions in the development of artificial intelligence. He acknowledges the progress made in this field while recognizing the ongoing challenges and the need for a deeper understanding of brain mechanisms.
In practice
In a tech conference discussing the future of AI, this quote can highlight the importance of human-like cognitive functions.
The role of radiologists will evolve from doing perceptual things that could probably be done by a highly trained pigeon to doing far more cognitive things.
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