Is the imitation game a good test for machine intelligence?

Just because you can imitate intelligent behavior does not mean that you yourself possess the qualities of intelligence. Therefore, the imitation game, the Turing test, is not a valid method for evaluating AI systems! The Turing test, as simple as it is, poses very serious questions we as a society need to consider.

Why do you think Turing says that the question Can machines think is too meaningless to deserve discussion?

“[G]iven such a sweeping definition, it is apparent that cognition is involved in everything a human being might do; that every psychological phenomenon is a cognitive phenomenon.” Thus, because of these and other complications, Alan Turing suggested bypassing the question “Can a machine think” entirely.

Do machines really think?

Since there is no physical interaction between the players, their thinking ability is the only variable. Therefore, if the probability of C losing remains the same when A is a machine and when A is a man, we can conclude that the machine can think. The thinking process for a man and machine may be different.

Does machine can think?

What does Turing think about the question Can machines think?

According to Turing, the question whether machines can think is itself “too meaningless” to deserve discussion (442). Moreover, as we shall see, Turing himself thought that it would not be too long before we did have digital computers that could “do well” in the Imitation Game.

Did Turing think machines could think?

Without understanding, they could not be described as “thinking” in the same sense people are. Therefore, Searle concludes, the Turing test cannot prove that a machine can think.

Is artificial intelligence a problem or solution?

An AI future isn’t all dystopian, but as users we should make sure that we understand what has gone into making an AI and the risks involved when relying on it. Ultimately, AI is a powerful tool but not a solution unto itself; its responsible development and use should reflect this.