Artificial intelligence, the brain, and our society

The concluding chapter is a brief venture into a more general discussion of machine learning, how it relates to artificial intelligence (AI), and the recent impact of this on society. It starts by discussing the relations of machine learning models in relation to the brain and human intelligence. The discussion then moves to the relation between machine learning and AI. While they are now often equated, it is useful to highlight some possible sources of misconceptions. It closes with some brief thought on the impact of machine learning technology our society.