In Episode 10 of the MIT Sloan CIO Symposium’s Online Series, hosts Allan Tate and Irving Wladawsky-Berger talk with Michael Schrage, Fellow at MIT Sloan School’s Initiative on the Digital Economy.

The conversation explores the critical role of philosophy in shaping AI adoption, challenging the overemphasis on ethical and responsible AI by examining teleological, ontological, and epistemological dimensions.

Schrage argues that AI built on large language models (LLMs) is not just a statistical tool but a medium shaped by philosophical principles. The discussion also tackles whether AI is a "normal" technology, comparing its cognitive augmentation to historical tools like telescopes and calculators, and debates its potential to redefine human intelligence and critical thinking.

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MIT Sloan CIO Symposium – Online Series, Episode 10

Philosophy Eats AI: Exploring the Role of Critical Thinking in AI Adoption