AI Is Smarter Than You — But It Can't Do This | Tom Griffiths @DrBrianKeating

Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

A leading cognitive scientist says the biggest mistake people make about AI is assuming it thinks like a gifted human — and that misunderstanding could lead to costly failures.

If we keep applying human intuitions to machines, we'll misjudge what AI can do, where it breaks, and how to use it safely.

Tom Griffiths is a Professor of Psychology and Computer Science whose research explores how humans and machines learn, reason, and make decisions.

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