Conversation with Leslie Kaelbling: Insights on AI, Robotics, and the Future of Intelligence

In this podcast conversation, Leslie Kaelbling, a prominent roboticist and professor at MIT, shares her journey into artificial intelligence and robotics, discussing the integration of philosophical thought in AI research. She highlights the challenges of perception versus planning in AI, the importance of abstraction, and the evolving perspectives in AI and machine learning. Kaelbling reflects on the implications of alignment in AI goals and the future of technology in society, emphasizing the significance of practical engineering in creating intelligent systems. The discussion encapsulates her experiences and predictions regarding the direction of AI research and the societal impact of automation