As I was catching up on world tech documentaries, I came across AlphaGo, directed by Greg Kohs (available on YouTube), which had developed a cult following in some circles. It’s been long since I last saw a production that would tackle artificial intelligence, algorithms and programming in such a way. The film overflows with human emotions. However, this one does not purvey a dark narrative, casting AI as an alienating force that tightens its grip on humanity. Neither is it yet another story on ruthless corporations that surveil our smartphones and take away our freedoms. AlphaGo’s unique tone can be…...
From the Mastery of Go to Therapeutic Applications: How Neural Networks Handle Human Emotions
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