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AI: Reality and hype

Is language-based artificial intelligence as capable as it seems? Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones.

Is language-based artificial intelligence as capable as it seems? We visit a theatre production that places the GPT-3 algorithm at its heart. Plus, why attempts at using AI to help diagnose and treat Covid-19 don鈥檛 yet appear to have yielded significant results. And how sensors and AI might help provide better care for vulnerable people in their own homes. Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, with 麻豆社 senior tech reporter Zoe Kleinman. Produced by Jat Gill.

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Fri 27 Aug 2021 21:06GMT
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