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Author: Meredith Broussard

Narrator: Ryan

Format: MP3

IBSN: 9780262038003

Language: English

Publish Date: 01/01/2018

Audiobook length: 31 min

Contents

Chapter 1Overview
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Chapter 2The problems and limitations of technology
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Chapter 3Artificial intelligence does not have an intelligent brain
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Chapter 4Exploring the bias and prejudice inherent in artificial intelligence
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Chapter 5Summary & Review
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Why listen to Artificial Unintelligence

Listening to the summary audiobook of "Artificial Unintelligence" by Meredith Broussard is essential for anyone interested in understanding the limitations and biases inherent in artificial intelligence. Broussard expertly dissects the notion that AI is infallible, highlighting the social and ethical ramifications of relying on flawed technologies in decision-making processes. By engaging with this concise overview, listeners can gain critical insights into how data-driven systems can perpetuate inequality, fostering a more informed perspective on the role of technology in our society.

Author : Meredith Broussard

Meredith Broussard is a graduate of Columbia University and Harvard University in the fields of computer science and mathematics. She has worked at AT&T Bell Labs, Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Media Lab, and currently serves as an Associate Professor at New York University. She has created multiple artificial intelligence systems, including one used for the United States presidential election of 2016, and has had her works published in The Atlantic, The New York Times, Harper’s Magazine, and Harvard Magazine, to name a few. Broussard is widely considered an expert in algorithmic bias studies, especially in self-driving car technology.

Key Insights from Artificial Unintelligence

  • Meredith Broussard argues that technology, particularly artificial intelligence, is often viewed through an overly optimistic lens, ignoring its limitations and inadequacies. She emphasizes that many AI applications fail to account for human complexities and can perpetuate biases rather than eliminate them.
  • The author introduces the concept of 'artificial unintelligence,' highlighting how AI systems are unable to understand context, nuance, and the subtleties of human behavior. Broussard stresses that reliance on AI can lead to misguided decisions that impact individuals and society negatively.
  • Broussard calls for a balanced perspective on technology, advocating for critical engagement and skepticism towards the proclaimed capabilities of AI. She suggests that while AI can be beneficial, it must be designed and implemented with an understanding of its shortcomings and potential ramifications.
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