Now on Spotify Video! Most people have been using AI for decades, but only a few understand how to leverage it. After more than 40 years in the field, Stephen Wolfram has seen how breakthroughs like ChatGPT seem to emerge out of nowhere, and he believes the real power isn’t the technology itself, but learning how to think in a way machines can work with. In this episode of the AI Vault series, Stephen breaks down how artificial intelligence truly works, what the future of automation will look like, and why mastering computational thinking is the next critical skill for entrepreneurs and innovators.
In this episode, Hala and Stephen will discuss:
(00:00) Introduction
(02:31) His Early Fascination With Science and AI
(05:52) How Artificial Intelligence Began
(14:18) The Foundations of Computational Thinking
(21:31) The Role of Computational Thinking in AI
(25:52) How ChatGPT and Neural Networks Work
(33:45) Can AI Develop Real Consciousness?
(39:23) How AI Will Transform the Future of Work
(45:27) Will AI in Action Surpass Human Intelligence?
Stephen Wolfram is a computer scientist, mathematician, theoretical physicist, and the founder and CEO of Wolfram Research. He created Mathematica, Wolfram Alpha, and the Wolfram Language, and is widely recognized for his pioneering work in computation and complex systems. A MacArthur “Genius” Grant recipient, Stephen has authored several influential books, including What Is ChatGPT Doing? Today, he stands as one of the leading voices shaping global understanding of AI and computational thinking.
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Resources Mentioned:
Stephen's Book, What Is ChatGPT Doing?: bit.ly/-ChatGPT
Stephen’s Website: stephenwolfram.com
Stephen's Book, A New Kind of Science: bit.ly/NKScience
Stephen's Book, An Elementary Introduction to the Wolfram Language: bit.ly/WolframL
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