Gwyn hosts this week's Tuesday Thinkers at Pip Torok CC, Alpine Meadow, on the topic:
What ho! Aliens found via AI?
AI is playing a major role in the SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) search for extraterrestrial civilizations. Using machine-learning algorithms, astronomers have been able to sort through vast amounts of data, including false positives, to find artificial-looking signals that might be from advanced civilizations. One team found 20,000 candidates in just 480 hours of data. The question is: will AI be the first to make contact with extraterrestrial intelligence as it continues to delve deeper into the raw data produced since 1985? Join us to discuss!
(Many thanks to ChatGPT, an AI which produced this wonderful summary, neatly fitting into a tiny amount of space!)
Further reading:
Nature Magazine: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-023-00258-z
The Conversation: https://theconversation.com/seti-alien- ... ace-198694
Singularity Hub: https://singularityhub.com/2023/02/03/a ... w-signals/