Melanie Mitchell

Melanie Mitchell

Professor of Computer Science at Portland State University, External Professor at Santa Fe Institute, Author of 'Artificial Intelligence: A Guide for Thinking Humans', Researcher in artificial intelligence, complex systems, and cognitive science.

About

Melanie Mitchell is a distinguished computer scientist specializing in artificial intelligence and complex systems.
She serves as a Professor of Computer Science at Portland State University.
In addition, she is an External Professor at the Santa Fe Institute, where she contributes to interdisciplinary research.
Mitchell is also the author of the well-regarded book 'Artificial Intelligence: A Guide for Thinking Humans,' which explores the challenges and capabilities of AI in an accessible manner.
Her work focuses on understanding intelligence in both humans and machines, bridging the gap between cognitive science and AI research.

Areas of Expertise

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Recent Podcasts

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Melanie Mitchell: Concepts, Analogies, Common Sense & Future of AI | Lex Fridman Podcast #61

Topic: Artificial Intelligence, its concepts, and future challenges.

01:52:4096,7082,2336 years ago
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