Noam Chomsky on ChatGPT, AI, Universal Grammar, Language and Mind (2023)
Summary
In this interview, Noam Chomsky discusses the limitations of AI models like ChatGPT, arguing that they lack true understanding and creativity because they do not possess universal grammar or innate cognitive structures. He emphasizes that while AI can mimic language patterns, it does not grasp meaning in the way the human mind does, highlighting fundamental differences between machine learning and human cognition with significant implications for the future development of AI.