Is it possible to replicate human intelligence?
Duration: 02:40
Modern computers can outperform us in many ways, like playing chess, but the unique thing about human intelligence is our ability to learn new skills from scratch, without having to be programmed with a set of rules.
Available since: Wed 28 Mar 2012
Credits
- Series Editor
- Aidan Laverty
- Presenter
- Marcus du Sautoy
- Director
- Helen Sage
- Producer
- Helen Sage
This clip is from
Horizon 2011-2012, The Hunt for AI
15/15 Horizon investigates how close humankind is to creating artificial intelligence.
First broadcast: 03 Apr 2012
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