AI specifically

Question 1

Explain Alan Turing and the Turing Test

Answer 1

In 1950, Alan Turing* published a
landmark paper in which he
speculated about the possibility
of creating machines with true
intelligence. He noted that
“intelligence” is difficult to define
and devised his famous Turing
Test. If a machine could carry on
a conversation (over a teletype)
that was indistinguishable from a
conversation with a human
being, then the machine could be
called “intelligent.”

Question 2

Who is the Father of AI?

Answer 2

John McCarthy

Question 3

What are Search Trees?

Answer 3

• A structure that represents alternatives in adversarial situations such as game playing.
• The paths down a search tree represent a series of decisions made by the players

Question 4

Define Artificial Neural Network

Answer 4

A computer representation of knowledge that attempts to mimic the neural networks of the human body

Question 5

Each processing element in an artificial
neural net is analogous to what?

Answer 5

A biological neuron

• An element accepts a certain number of input values (dendrites) and produces a single output value (axon) of either 0 or 1
• Associated with each input value is a numeric weight (synapse)

Question 6

Explain the McCulloch-Pitts Neuron

Answer 6

This vastly simplified model of real neurons is also known as a
Threshold Logic Unit :
– A set of synapses (i.e. connections) brings in activations from other neurons.
– A processing unit sums the inputs, and then applies a non-linear activation function (i.e. squashing / transfer / threshold function).
– An output line transmits the result to other neurons

Question 7

What are the 3 broad types of learning in a Neural Network?

Answer 7

1. Supervised Learning (i.e. learning with a teacher)
2. Reinforcement learning (i.e. learning with limited feedback)
3. Unsupervised learning (i.e. learning with no help)

Question 8

What is one setback we discussed in class of a deficiency of AI?

Answer 8

3-D navigation is something it can’t do too well

Question 9

Again, define the Turing Test

Answer 9

A test of a machine’s ability to exhibit intelligent behavior equivalent to, or indistinguishable from, that of a human

Question 10

What formula was solved by AI?

Answer 10

The Density Energy function of Schrodinger equation.

Question 11

______ predicts AI will be the highest risk against human existence

Answer 11

Center for the Study of Existential Risk (CSER)