Jaron Lanier says AI is an illusion on StarTalk
ericelliott_ · x · 2026-08-04
Jaron Lanier and Neil deGrasse Tyson discussed the idea of an “AI illusion” on StarTalk.
Lanier’s basic claim is that there is “no AI” in the strong sense, because what we call AI is built from human-produced knowledge and behavior. The post frames this as a meaningful philosophical point rather than a product claim.
Related event: Jaron Lanier Sparks Debate by Calling AI an Illusion of Human Intelligence(3 posts)→
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