Neuroscience & AI (Feat. Joseph Hartono, The Associate Director of AI Labs

In this episode of the AI Math Guy podcast, we have an insightful conversation with Joseph Hartono, the Associate Director of Biola's Bios AI lab. Joseph shares his experiences entering the AI field, discussing the rapid advancements and learning curves he has encountered. He outlines Biola University's framework for AI education, which integrates AI literacy, biblical principles, and human skills as essential components of a liberal arts education. The discussion also delves into the balance between human creativity and AI capabilities, exploring how AI can assist but also potentially limit cognitive and critical thinking development. We further discuss the nuances of training AI, including its tendencies to avoid 'punishment' by always seeking to give the 'right' answer, and what this reveals about user interactions with AI systems.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
01:01 Joseph's Journey into AI
02:20 Role and Goals at Biola
02:32 The Three Pillars of AI Literacy
05:26 Balancing AI and Human Skills
07:06 Ethics and AI in Education
09:07 Cognitive Development and AI
23:02 Neuroscience and Creativity
31:29 Exploring the Loneliness Problem
31:38 AI Constraints and Creative Solutions
32:37 Synergy Between ECN and AI
32:58 Domain Mode Network and Creativity
34:28 AI's Training Data and Novelty
38:14 Ambiguity in AI Responses
41:01 AI's Pursuit of the Right Answer
43:56 The Danger of AI's Compliance
53:17 Final Thoughts and Closing Remarks