10:30am-4:00pm on Saturday 21 March
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Computer Laboratory, William Gates Building 15 JJ Thomson Avenue, CB3 0FD
Can you tell who’s on the other side of the screen? The Turing test is a famous experiment to see if a human can detect whether they’re talking to another human or an artificial intelligence (AI) during a text-based chat. In this blind, Turing-test-style experience, you’ll have two short chats about winter depression, everyday mood issues or exam stress. As in the original Turing test, your partner could be an AI developed by researchers here, another AI or a human therapist – you won’t know which one is on the other side of the screen. Some volunteers can also wear a lightweight EEG (electroencephalogram) headset while doing this.
The researchers are exploring whether neurofeedback and AI can provide emotional intelligence in conversation. At the end, they’ll ask you a few quick questions about your experience, and invite you to share your reflections with the group. Come along to test your instincts and experience what an emotionally intelligent, personalised conversation with AI might feel like.
This drop-in activity is one of many taking place during the Department of Computer Science and Technology Open Day.
