Fundamental differences between GOFAI and modern connectionism
AnnaCiaunica · x · 2026-08-26
This article, described as coming from a parallel universe where GOFAI reigns, explores the fundamental differences between old-school symbolic AI and the complexity- and context-minded connectionism underlying current SOTA AI. It reflects on the misconception behind the question "Can AI be conscious?", suggesting it stems from a misunderstanding of AI's nature.
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