Mendoza Tejeda Cristian
In my opinion, this chapter is interesting because it makes you reflect on the extent to
which artificial intelligence can be considered a form of thought. The text explains that
machines can already perform activities that previously seemed exclusive to human
beings. However, it also makes clear that performing these activities does not
necessarily mean that machines think in the same way a person does.
I find the di erence between a traditional computer, which follows pre-established
instructions, and artificial intelligence, which can learn from large amounts of data
and find patterns on its own, to be important. I also consider the explanation of
narrow AI and the future possibility of general artificial intelligence to be significant, as
it raises questions about what might happen if machines were to match or surpass
human intelligence.
When comparing these ideas with existing opinions on similar topics, it can be seen
that some people view artificial intelligence as an opportunity to improve medicine,
science, transportation, and productivity, while others worry about its risks, such as
the loss of privacy, the misuse of technology, or even the possibility that it might pose
a threat to humanity. To me, neither of the two positions should be taken to an
extreme, because artificial intelligence depends primarily on how people use it.
The chapter makes me think that the question is not only whether machines can
think, but also what thinking really means and what limits we should set to use
artificial intelligence responsibly. I believe it is a technology with many possibilities,
but it also requires care and responsibility on the part of those who develop and use it.