Podcasts - 17 Mar `25The Great AI Debate: Do AI Models Truly ‘Get’ It? (Ep. 26)

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Do large language models like ChatGPT or Deep Seek actually understand the world, or are they just really good at faking it?

In this episode, we dig into the debate: are LLMs building genuine “world models” or just recycling patterns from massive datasets? We’ll explore real-world AI fails, like the skin lesion detector that linked rulers to cancer, and what that means for AI in diagnosing conditions like vitiligo.

Tune in to get the real story behind AI’s so-called “understanding.”

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  • Will it spread?

    Vitiligo's progression and response to treatment can vary significantly among individuals, making it a particularly unpredictable skin condition. Based on the VALIANT study, her...

  • Is it possible to stop the progression of vitiligo?

    While it's not always possible to quickly stop vitiligo progression, there are some treatments that can help slow or halt the spread of the condition in many cases: Corticoster...

  • Does halo nevi affect vitiligo development?

    Halo nevi (also known as Sutton's nevi) are characterized by a mole that's surrounded by a ring of depigmented or lighter skin. While both halo nevi and vitiligo involve the des...