Dietterich Sparks Debate Over the Definition of "Machine"

Machine learning veteran Thomas Dietterich debated on X what counts as a "machine," arguing machines are artifacts designed for a purpose and challenging claims that the human brain is not a machine. The discussion expanded to whether systems with their own goals still qualify as machines.

2026-10-11 ~ 2026-10-12 · 2 related posts

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