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Is AI Like a Real Brain? Not Really
AI is named after brains but works in a totally different way.
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- 1The big idea
- 2neural networks
- 3brains
- 4biology
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Section 1
The big idea
People call AI a 'neural network' because it was inspired by brain cells. But AI doesn't really work like a brain. Your brain has feelings, memories, and a body. AI just has math.
Some examples
- Your brain uses food for energy; AI uses electricity.
- Your brain remembers your birthday party from 3 years ago; AI doesn't.
- Your brain learns by playing; AI learns by reading text.
- Your brain has 86 billion cells; the biggest AI has even more numbers, but no feelings.
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Think of one thing your brain can do that AI can't (like feeling cold). Tell a friend!
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