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Explore the evolution of artificial intelligence and computing in this thought-provoking conference talk delivered by Steven Pemberton, a distinguished researcher from CWI Amsterdam. Learn about the speaker's unique connection to computing pioneer Alan Turing through academic lineage and discover insights from his extensive career in interaction, declarative programming, and web technologies. Gain perspective on two major AI approaches - direct machine teaching versus autonomous learning - through practical examples like Tic-Tac-Toe. Examine critical discussions on AI bias, the limitations of current AI systems like ChatGPT, and the fundamental differences between machine and human intelligence. Benefit from Pemberton's expertise as he shares his experiences co-designing Python's predecessor language, being Europe's first open internet user in 1988, and helping develop major web standards including HTML and CSS. Consider important questions about AI's future trajectory and ethical implications while gaining historical context about the field's development from someone who has received the ACM SIGCHI Lifetime Practice Award and been named an ACM Distinguished member.
