A Conversation with Dr. Krasnow
Join Kimia and Amber in their conversation with Dr. Max Krasnow for the inaugural episode of Facts in Mind! Dr. Krasnow will be discussing the psychology behind the fascination of AI. They sound human—but do they think like humans? In this talk, we break down how language models like ChatGPT are trained to mimic human conversation, why our brains are so quick to believe they’re intelligent, and what cognitive science tells us about their actual limitations. Join us for a clear and engaging look at why sounding smart doesn’t mean being smart—and why AI, for now, is still far from true understanding.
Dr. Max Krasnow is a lecturer at Harvard Extension School and an associate professor of psychology at Harvard University. Learn more about his background, expertise, and work as an educator in psychology.
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