Can AI master the art of humor? | Bob Mankoff

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🗓️ 24 December 2024

⏱️ 17 minutes

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Can artificial intelligence be funny, or is comedy a uniquely human trait? In this witty and insightful talk, cartoonist Bob Mankoff explores the art of humor, the evolution of AI and what happens when the two collide.

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2:06.4	There's a lot that AI is capable of these days, but can it match human creativity when it comes to humor?
2:14.2	Former New Yorker cartoons editor Bob Mankoff put the machines to the test when it comes to
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