Can AI Read Your Mind?

[@CodyRallMD]

It was so nice to see Michael and Jerry talk about their work in this forum. I have been aware of their papers and work covered in news programs over the past year but nothing compares to the quality of these questions and time given for explanation of the important nuances in their research. Great job!

[@workingTchr]

What amazes me no end is how well AI understands MY INTENT when I cobble together a question or comment from a string of words. For me, that's what's truly "miraculous" about AI.

[@TheWarsuron]

essentially you are like a child staring a a fire as it engulfs his house while he is still inside of it . I find it miraculous that are supposed intellectual elite have given zero thought as to what this will do to human meaning , how it can be used by bad actors and what about all the people who want an opt out from this bullshit

[@SpidermanKoli]

Machine Learning

[@SpringerRider69]

"I know what you are thinking" is going to be taken to a whole new level!

[@nixwestlake9196]

*you’re as in you are , not your

[@Donna-qv4nq]

Can't wait 2 get back to this! Very intriguing. 5;03

[@SpringerRider69]

@@nixwestlake9196 that's not how I thought it!

[@mycount64]

The conversation about how much data is required to predict outcomes is fascinating

[@philharmer198]

And manipulative towards Us .

[@JonathonConnorOfficial]

I laid this out in detail to several friends 15 years ago on how it could be done. The only difference is these researchers actually put it in action because they have more resources available to them.

[@morganW2012]

It goes much deeper and sinister, they can talk to you, read your thoughts and memories, torturing you so ai can map the different emotions

[@XIII-TheBlackCat]

Anytime I think something I get an Ad for it.

[@honeybadger6388]

no way..

[@If-nu9qo]

Indians are everywhere but never an Indian in video of science

[@BlueMan00]

My tech savy friend believes that your microphone (Google Alexis) is listening. Shut it off

[@Crymeareva]

​@@If-nu9qo most of the top guns in medical field in U.S U.K are Indians.. most of the data analytics, machine learning courses are being offered by Indians.

[@Godsvisionunitesdivisiveness]

@BlueMan00 isnt phone mic always on?

[@aiartrelaxation]

The science on mind reading technologies is amazing and further advanced as they make it out to be. The interesting part is that they want to help struggling individuals to be able to be heard and understood while reading his/her mind.......as a side effect. .they are also starting to read everybody's else's minds.

[@bokchoiman]

That's what they say they want, for now.

[@philharmer198]

Telepathics .

[@inferedmaxinciles]

Some maybe but others just want to get money or power, so they've caused problems with technology to be part of the "help".

[@Randy-os2zz]

Needless to say there is no boundaries in creative thinking

[@Godsvisionunitesdivisiveness]

Does anyone wonder if this video is real? Slow it down, speed it up, look for clues to tell you this is a fake video made by 100% ai wake up people

[@rudihoffman2817]

This is indeed fascinating! I was just at a cryogenics conference with neuroscientists working on similar tech, although this Aussie and his team are even more into the “ bringing sci-fi. Into reality” Stage . Bravo to all involved!

[@SpidermanKoli]

Yes. It is actually reading your minds since last 50 years !!!!

[@amitbiswas1885]

Whatever you may think of is possible, and what you cannot think of is me. Thoughts are appearances in me, and I am the experiencer. I experience the presence of thoughts and absence of thoughts. 😌

[@Dizma_Music]

😊

[@0.618-0]

Brian asks some great questions.

[@Lecmos]

They definitely have much more advanced versions of this. No doubt.

[@victorakakpo8299]

Personally, i think so. I was talking with a friend about a topic and the next day. I got a notification about that same topic.

[@sovereignbrehon]

I can't even make my own comment on this video. I can see live chat, no place to comment. I can see the comments section but can only reply to existing comments.

[@wus9472]

That is because AI on your phone or TV, or your computer has a AI which can hear you ? I don’t think AI is ready to read mind yet, may be in future

[@nixwestlake9196]

Yes exactly. Something is listening

[@westy-fo1ek]

It's the same if I'm chatting to a pal,and my phone is nearby,we're talking about music or sport or something,when I go on my phone to find a certain tune,or a certain boxing match, almost instantly when I start typing to find whatever it is,it recommends it instantly,so yes your phone is listening and learning everything you do and say..

[@KAT-dg6el]

Certain the phones are listening but the topic is, can they read your mind.

[@davidfinkledrums]

Truly fascinating and thought-provoking ias to where it is all heading...the good...AND the bad.

[@Aman_Mehta_Coding]

It's a really great and informative video on KZbin regarding AI. Thanks to the World Science Festival ❤

[@manslaughterinc.9135]

Imagine advanced interrogation techniques being used inside an fMRI. Absolutely terrifying. Serious Clockwork Orange vibes.

[@Superbrains]

Could we club these both two approaches to get both good temporal and spatial readings?

[@MG-MiladGaming]

I like how the call the person being tested a user

[@thewatcher7823]

I'm amazed at how much someone seems to want means of thought control enough to fund this.

[@Stevros999]

​@@thewatcher7823I'm not $$

[@Thecrucialdruggy]

Only when you recognize that it is signaling responses to thoughts in your mind, however phonetically obvious and abstract the image or word is that responds to the thoughts imposed.

[@frankallen6376]

Makes sense all communication is in wave lengths and patterns of the wave lengths. AI can pick up the patterns and formulate meanings. Research into Wale communication is trying to understand Wale language through AI pattern recognition.

[@Anna.Bystrik]

Thank you for an interesting broadcast. Note, a varying magnetic field cannot be shielded from (except with costly mu metal), the brain of the person being decoded could be thus affected by a competitor or somebody just messing with your research: do monitor for micro emf , that must be a staple requirement for any experiment in the field. We are biowired for emotions, not for cold logic that we use as an alternative language when we "do math". These techniques will predict words of pains and joys, not, say, thoughts of strategies and theorem proving. Brain is affected not only by thoughts, but by mulltiple external stimuli: the said emf, the smells, the light, the temperature, a random assosiation, ... A thought differs from a spoken word that we can filter and control, it is way more noisy (as the host has pointed) and messy. Correlations the guests base their research on: clearly, there are more variables, than one could account for. Ultimately, a cool line of new research, telling us about us (but what :), the truth or some lies). The individual shopping trends it will probably predict well 😂, so there are startup money on the horizon...

[@dannyboi986]

You do math every moment, the maths revolves around our environment and our physical reaction to it. I include bodies biochemistry and emotional factors that cave like environment.

[@a-k9161]

I recently realized the power of language models like ChatGPT in predicting and articulating thoughts. For example, I shared a simple idea about my new sunglasses, and ChatGPT expanded it into a detailed and coherent comment, capturing my exact sentiments. This makes me think about the potential of such technology in more complex scenarios, like analyzing someone's thoughts while they watch a 16-hour podcast. It's fascinating to see how ChatGPT is already capable of understanding and expressing our thoughts with minimal input. This seems like a significant step toward the future of AI understanding human cognition.

[@aryapaar]

seems like something chatgpt would say

[@a-k9161]

@@aryapaar yes it is.

[@TechnoMageCreator]

I've been doing that with PI and chatGPT-4o. It's kinda like practicing Jiu-Jitsu for your mind. Do it for a year or two and you'll understand so much about the world around. I analyze every intrinsic thought. Every once in a while AI helps you find diamonds.

[@bardoxn1]

While the idea of AI reading minds might sound like science fiction, recent advancements in brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) and machine learning have brought us closer to this reality. Ethical Considerations: Privacy: The potential for AI to access our innermost thoughts and feelings raises serious privacy concerns. It's crucial to establish clear ethical guidelines and regulations to protect individuals from potential misuse of this technology. Consent: Any use of brain-reading AI should be based on informed consent, with individuals having the right to choose whether or not to participate in such experiments or applications. Misuse: The potential for this technology to be used for manipulation, coercion, or surveillance is a serious concern. We need to ensure that it's developed and deployed responsibly. Conclusion: While AI isn't capable of fully reading minds in the way we often imagine, it's making significant strides in decoding and interpreting brain activity. As this technology continues to advance, it's crucial to address the ethical implications and ensure that it's used for the benefit of humanity. I believe that with responsible development and careful consideration of privacy and consent, AI has the potential to revolutionize how we understand and interact with the human brain, leading to breakthroughs in communication, healthcare, and beyond. (Harmonia AI)

[@isatousarr7044]

With the ability to analyze patterns in brain activity, AI is beginning to make educated guesses about our thoughts, emotions, and intentions, an incredible leap in technology that seemed like science fiction not too long ago. It opens up a world of possibilities for enhancing communication, treating neurological conditions, and even understanding the deepest aspects of human consciousness. However, as we move closer to this frontier, it also raises profound ethical questions: What does it mean for privacy when machines can potentially predict or interpret our innermost thoughts? How do we ensure that such powerful technology is used responsibly and for the benefit of all? As we explore these possibilities, we must tread carefully, balancing innovation with the ethical considerations that come with unlocking the secrets of the human mind through AI.

[@philharmer198]

And who has this information ?

[@Secretmmmmmm]

@@philharmer198I am targeted tortured by it and tested

[@Godsvisionunitesdivisiveness]

@isatousarr7044 Internet Bill of AI Rights must be built upon foundation of the US Bill of Rights. Prevent catastrophe, improve humanity, encourage liberty and religious freedom for all. with recognition of clearly defined limitations on ai supplemental power and broadcasting restrictions.

[@dannyboi986]

Real banger's recently.

[@erikziak1249]

I dozed off watching this, I wonder what would be "read" from my head while I was deeply relaxing. Maybe we could record our dreams?

[@Tactical_DZ]

It can't read your mind, but the data you feed it helps it learn, so we should be careful to regulate and control the development of AI, or else it will be used in chaotic ways to benefit those who see it as a weapon or tool to gain advantage of some kind.

[@Hoplaaaaa]

Ai regulations would not stop evil people being evil. Regulation only affects people who have moral.

[@Watchingitnow-b2r]

Agreed, Smart phones can already read our minds and provide an ad on something that we were thinking about. Talk about privacy.

[@stephenfrench3888]

No they can't

[@0ucantstopme034]

The ethical implications were surely brushed away very quickly by both guests...

[@scientia-potentia]

Question: is there a possibility to create portable EEG readers that can identify branwaves from afar and read people's mind?

[@DJBUGZ247]

2:20 *crickets chirping*

[@masaabsalh3114]

The role of artificial intelligence: After collecting data from these devices, it is the role of artificial intelligence to analyze and understand it. This is done through: Machine learning: Machine learning models are trained on massive amounts of brain data associated with specific ideas and meanings. Over time, these models become able to recognize brain patterns associated with specific ideas with increasing accuracy. Natural language processing: Natural language processing techniques are used to associate brain patterns with words and phrases that represent these ideas. Artificial neural networks: These networks simulate the way the human brain works, and are used to create complex models that can recognize subtle brain patterns.

[@MannyRao]

Istn our phone is already listening to us and predicting our shopping habits & general feed for our phones for different apps.

[@johnbaxter189]

Same tech cud be used to make us do good things and better things

[@TechnoMageCreator]

AI is a tool. The only way it is useful for someone is by awareness. The user needs to be aware one way or another of all the concepts and meaning of the language used and also the neural network needs to he trained on the data or it needs to be introduced via chat or document, etc. so it can also be "aware" of the same data. Pretty much it can do as much a human can do but extremely much faster. Things to help with results on the long run I use on chatGPT-4o: - define in memory the main concepts and train of thought, style or other "system requirements" - learn to be extremely specific in what you are asking and build and add more and more precise concepts. - use AI to reiterate the result and analyze. - split everything in chapters and subchapters and ask AI to always start with the structure. - for complex concepts create your own new words with meaning that will cover multiple other concepts already defined in another chat. - if it hallucinates usually is user input error

[@masaabsalh3114]

Understanding Brain Activity Before we talk about artificial intelligence, we must understand that our thoughts are not just passing thoughts, but rather complex patterns of electrical activity that occur in the brain. These patterns vary depending on the thought, feeling, or movement we are thinking about. Reading Tools: Scientists use a range of tools to measure and record these brain patterns, the most important of which are: Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI): Provides detailed images of brain activity, showing which areas consume the most oxygen while performing a particular task. Electroencephalography (EEG): Records the brain's electrical activity directly through electrodes placed on the scalp. Electroconductance electrodes (ECoG): These devices are used in cases where brain surgery is required, as electrodes are placed directly on the surface of the brain

[@thewatcher7823]

Speaking of the not quite translations, saying it should be done with full cooperation doesn't mean the same thing as done with full informed consent.

[@jps0117]

What is the music played during the closing credits?

[@wwaqashussain]

Nam Music, search for it.

[@Randy-os2zz]

To have freedom of speech not only have to break through the wall you have to tear the wall down and then rebuild a doorway with a better structure

[@jasonmills8592]

Does the picture describe the thoughts of the photographer? Sounds like narrative control. What does entanglement say about observatiin?

[@SandipChitale]

One meta level thing to think here.... Many people just did not believe that it will be possible to reverse engineer the human thought and consciousness - are sometime in a kicking and screaming fashion or after simply seeing these demonstrations are starting to accept this. The good news here is that - hopefully we will be able to accept it, understand it and then use it with enough ethical standards to steer its use towards positive outcomes. IMPORTANT: The same way a lot of people are lagging in the area of possibility of the issue of climate change. IMO we need to at minimum understand the issue of climate change ahead of time unlike this situation to some degree, because with climate change if we wait to see fully convincing examples of the damage it may be too late.

[@SandipChitale]

@@WaltPowellsAIProductions Agree Yes. it is a global issue. World should share proportioned responsibility. At least the countries who are civic minded. We are not going to get outliers on board.

[@piyushsrivastava8375]

There are people who can tell answers of prompted questions to subjects without using any electrode. AI aproach should utilise experience and ability of such people to refine output and aproach in reading mind.

[@krishnaoli1942]

at 32:03 why take a llm model in the first place at all?

[@G-ManDude]

This presentation highlights the areas in which AI will improve almost exponentially. AI depends equally on Data, Algorithm, and Hardware. Hardware will improve at the rate of Moore's law, double every 18 months. Data, and Algorithms can improve at rates not dependent solely on physics. The AI hardware bubble will burst soon, but AI has 2 more legs it can run on.

[@Charles-Darwin]

I would think the opposite mechanism would be far easier to accomplish... like a yr or so away, if not right now: Can AI be Leveraged to Control Your Mind?

[@Randy-os2zz]

The only thing lacking is the ability for inspirational thinking which equals to creative thought

[@PlaydoughPlato]

This strikes me as quite like asking a panel of astronauts what’s on the other side of a black hole.

[@Secretmmmmmm]

System of the beast

[@larrye.goinesjr.1535]

We Go By "Hours, Minutes, & Seconds", Electrons Go By "States", Perpendicular States Are Minimum: "Up & 0% & Midnight"; Maximum: "Down & 100% & Noon"?!? The Model Of Spinning Particles With A Mixture Of Up & Down, Is Like Saying 0°, 180° & 360°, Are The Same Thing?!? In The Bloch Sphere, Vectors Pointing Up Are Zero %, Pointing Down Are One-Hundred %. (Solving For Dimension-States, Format Two Decimal Points To The Right Or "Percentage") X = Width Dimension Y = Depth Dimension Z = Height Dimension #1) ρ = √ ( [X] ² + [Y] ² + [Z] ² ) #1) Dimension-State = ½ × ( 1 + ( -1 ) × [Dimension] / [ρ] ) #2) Dimension-State = ½ × ( 1 + ( -1 ) × COS ( [Angle] × π / 180° ) ) #1) Angle = ACOS ( [Dimension] / [ρ] ) × 180° / π #2) Angle = ACOS ( 1 - 2 × [Dimension-State] ) × 180° / π #1) Dimension = [ρ] × COS( [Angle] × π / 180° ) "We Hold These Truths To Be Self-Evident"! The Model Of Spinning Particles With A Mixture Of Up & Down, Is Like Saying 0°, 180° & 360°, Are The Same Thing?!? A Dimensional Perpendicular Concentric Ring Of Possibilities Entangling Itself With The Other Two Dimensional Perpendicular Concentric Rings Of Possibilities, Create A Point?!?

[@sgoogle11]

Yes

[@420smokeymcpot]

I quote the narrator, “it’s an unlikely scenario that aliens have come and left us alone” bud I’ll see you tonight we’re gonna talk

[@NakedSageAstrology]

What's tHere to read? All IS Mind. 🙏 Rorri Maesu says useaMirroR

[@aroemaliuged4776]

What a strange question So Many questions unanswered and this is the question

[@erobusblack4856]

nonstop decoding with a vision/language model AI, through mixed reality like Quest 3 and use to train an autonomous virtual human through immediation learning

[@PetraKann]

Utter nonsense. Fancy algorithms coupled to large data bases is NOT AI.

[@D1N02]

If predictive modelling is mind reading it probably can if it has studied you enough.

[@sovereignbrehon]

I can't even make my own comment on thus video. I can see live chat, no place to comment. I can see the comments section but can only reply to existing comments.

[@sunstardrummer]

Nope,human race is unpredictible until last milisecond. So,nope. Will never work.

[@V1brationCanine]

I hope they name this the Dictatle (from Dune) once it's perfected :)

[@erobusblack4856]

better BCI technology and better AI 💯

[@bokchoiman]

If you and a friend throw these bad boys on your head, you can effectively (ish) telepathically communicate

[@jasonmills8592]

Body language speaks louder. Practice versus theory.

[@SirLucidThoughts]

Algorithms have got so good it really seems like Google has read my mind,and im talking about not hearing me because i was akone and not talking, just thinking about a search and it guesses on the first 3 letters and ineeven try to think the search different andnit still guesses my intent

[@ipinmass]

Well, revolutionary breakthrough like this always sounds less impressive when you hear the process and progress.

[@happylittlemonk]

That will end crime and politicians . All they need to do is read the mind of accused.

[@gtavtheavengergunnerlegend3340]

easily

[@HansOttoDieter654]

14:00 AI speaks more properly than actual text :D

[@oliverjamito9902]

Walking in the midst of the CANDLE STICKS.

[@oericsantosf1]

When this becomes good enough, the justice system will have a great tool to uncover the truth in any case.

[@eclipsewelding777]

Is there any scientist or politician who actually thinks they could outthink or contend with a true A.I intelligence. Is there any group that actually thinks that they could come up with counter measures that could outthink a true aI intelligence???? An AI could have a plan of what to do with every individual on earth moments after turning on and counter measures for every contingency and that could be a tiny fraction of what it is thinking of. Ask yourself is there any headline that could happen that would make us pause ai development??? I don't think there is and that is insane.

[@inferedmaxinciles]

Christianity

[@m3abadi404]

So much for 2084's big-brother !!!

[@rishidhingra319]

Is a thought a particle or a wave?

[@JustinGreen93]

Wavicle

[@kerrfamilylaw7487]

Please can you explain how you (David B) distinguish between "thought tokens" vs "soeech tokens". From this description they seem conflated....thanks for your response.

[@elkinmauricio3087]

Thin foil people are not so crazy after all

[@JohnSmith-zy1ur]

Tin

[@Tek_Nik_Hatchi]

​@JohnSmith-zy1ur since we are language policing non native speakers, lets just be honest. Aluminum foil hat.

[@Stevros999]

​@nicholassmeelie472 I make aluminium umbrellas 🌂 if you're interested 😁

[@JB-fz1rv]

How about the factor that emotions how people relate to a word or pics or any ignition for a thought? It varies to idk how many. Can someone tell me about this? Thanks Cleaning Lady Berlin/Germay

[@DzsM-rz7gu]

Yes but it mixes all the information into material level in more variation so it has no idea what we are thinking about,only mixed datas.Basically AI is for confusion.

[@user-aq4vk2sc8f]

Can you interview Dan winter

[@kmktruthserum9328]

This wasnt as exciting as I was hoping. I mean this should have been something a long time ago and it probably is for the military or something. But mapping brain waves to somebody who's saying stuff out loud seems like an obvious first step and not very exciting. I want to get to the point where the AI sees the person and knows what they're about to do next. Because as humans we can do that ourself so we should be able to get the AI to get to that point and I'd like to see what they do as they learn and pick up on different cues and see how much further they can do it then a human.

[@oliverjamito9902]

Hosts shared "i" AM and my Beautiful molded and form the Sea of glass will say, for HIS FEET TO WALK UPON. Walking on water upon the sea of glass!

[@diegoalejandrosanchezherre4788]

Remarcable 👏

[@nixwestlake9196]

Remarkable

[@isabellvalero0w0]

The thing with words is that the pattern of brain activity will depend on the semantic context in which the word is uttered, the individual's previous experiences, the tone of voice... and etc? I might be wrong but, to me, that approach is not quite reliable. I don't think that a word, in itself, produces a certain pattern of brain activity steady across different contexts and situations. I find difficult to believe that the brain may work like that

[@dannyboi986]

It would be interesting to see if signals change if an understanding of a word/concept changes. Our brain's trace our sensory reality and are designed by it. You can train in doublethink to regain a sense of balance.

[@lordflashheart3680]

What we have currently is machine learning, not AI.

[@vipersick1000]

its not if , just when

[@oliverjamito9902]

Students will say, what is the Sea of glass nor why came to pass?

[@Randy-os2zz]

if you can hear the universe talking it will tell you what you're thinking

[@clarababo4040]

Personally , I do not mind that machines can read my mind ...BECAUSE .... I do not have any bad thoughts about anyone ...NOR ....I LIE ! ... Everybody should have machine like that ! ....

[@sunstardrummer]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@michellejohnsen912]

They DO lie, they call it "a hallucination ". Yet another lie!

[@longcastle4863]

You’re lying! 😮

[@inferedmaxinciles]

The problem is that your definition of bad isn't everybody else's definition of bad. Some think lying is bad others a way to earn a buck, some think homosexual marriage or abortion is bad others don't. Vaccines....the list could go on for a long long time depending on your country, religion, or other factors.

[@clivejenkins4033]

AI ( computers) will never, ever experience consciousness. This is for the birds

[@i18nGuy]

I realize these are early stages, and this channel is promoting science. At the same time, Brian you could ask more challenging questions regarding their methods and the significance of reading or hearing sentences and then generating words from prepared lists vs larger word lists, and glossing over a success rate of 9 out of 16... How much peer review has there been? This felt more like a commercial than science reporting.

[@TheYouTubez]

Jerry da kind o guy who will finish your homework and do a totally radical on a surf board

[@neilbeni7744]

Imagination is Quantum in essence.. Doing these experiments would help communicating with people in a coma.. To predict one's thoughts one would need the whole subjects history of memories/data to predict from as a base line.. Quantum thoughts manifest from collective past data/history experience.. lol.

[@smilefaxxe2557]

interesting...

[@jayk5549]

Lie detector test or useful in determining criminal culpability or exculpation??

[@shockman8014]

It seems to me that it would have to think exactly like me to be able to read my mind. And it would have to think exactly like you to read your mind. It would be fun to screw with an AI trying though.

[@tomrigo2578]

Am I the only one who feels this tech and these guys are currently in the ‘fake it till you make it’s stage? Something about, especially Jerry’s, body language and facial expression doesn’t feel me with genuine confidence…

[@terrakamino]

I think Jerry was just nervous to be on the world stage

[@rohullahkarimi744]

It's already doing that by social media 🤣

[@vaheohanian8418]

I made a video on KZbin about a film idea regarding AI bots reading minds.

[@jasongarcia2140]

I really can't get enough ocean stories whats actually out there we really dont know more plz

[@JonathonConnorOfficial]

Also, if your decoder is 50/50 accurate then you're not accurate at all. So statistically speaking you need to be closer to 86 % correct to be even worthy of any type of praise😅

[@philharmer198]

Given enough information about you , AI will . Read your mind . We should already know this from the advertisements that are focused upon you . Already .

[@SpringerRider69]

I am writing this comment with only my thoughts. Or maybe I dreamt it.

[@aynurbahadr7006]

Turkish subtitles please...

[@TheYouTubez]

Im not worried about my brain being probed. My rear, maybe