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Tuesday, April 02, 2019

AI and Creativity

A considerable and interesting transcript of an interview.   A favorite topic. So what is creativity?

Can A.I. truly be creative? One brilliant Brit makes a compelling case
Interview with Marcus du Sautoy in Digitaltrends
Mathematician Marcus du Sautoy  

The question of whether or not a machine can be creative is one that has caused plenty of ponderous head-scratching among computer scientists and those working in the humanities. While it may seem insignificant next to challenges like robots eating our jobs, killer robots in modern warfare, or the threat of artificial intelligence gaining consciousness and going all Skynet on us, it’s actually pretty darn crucial. Creativity isn’t just about painting pretty pictures or writing a novel; it’s about the ability to come up with new strategies and ways of looking at the world.  .... "

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