This week we are leaning into multiple metaphors: AI as a mirror, UX design as a window or room, and life as information. Plus: read about Michael Levin's upcoming presentation at the Imagining Summit, Helen's Book of the Week, and our upcoming events.
It’s easy to fall prey to the design illusion that because LLMs look sleek, they must be well-designed. But aesthetics alone do not equal design. As Steve Jobs once said, “Design is not just what it looks and feels like. Design is how it works.”
It’s curious that these two papers, tackling such similar ideas, came out at the same time. Is this coincidence, or does it tell us something about where the study of life and intelligence is heading?
In this episode, we dive into the paradox of explainability Why are there so many paradoxical observations in AI?
In this episode, we dive into the paradox of explainability. Some of the topics we explore include:
For further reading, check out the most recent Artificiality article, the research paper we reference and the Buzzfeed article on Clearview AI.
Special thanks to our friend, Jonathan Coulton, for our theme music.
The Artificiality Weekend Briefing: About AI, Not Written by AI
