As artificial intelligence advances at unprecedented speed, Jon is joined by Geoffrey Hinton, Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto and the "Godfather of AI," to understand what we've actually created. Together, they explore how neural networks and AI systems function, assess the current capabilities of the technology, and examine Hinton's concerns about where AI is headed.
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Host/Executive Producer – Jon Stewart
Executive Producer – James Dixon
Executive Producer – Chris McShane
Executive Producer – Caity Gray
Lead Producer – Lauren Walker
Producer – Brittany Mehmedovic
Producer – Gillian Spear
Video Editor & Engineer – Rob Vitolo
Audio Editor & Engineer – Nicole Boyce
Music by Hansdle Hsu
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