Will human minds still be special in an age of AI? (opens in new tab)

We tend to think of intelligence like height – and imagine ourselves being overtaken. That misses the pointUntil recently, we humans have been able to be smug about our abilities. No other animals play boardgames, write essays or prove mathematical theorems. But lately, progress in AI seems as though it might challenge our self-image as the smartest entities around. AI systems not only beat us at the most complicated games, but can also write polished prose and win medals in maths. Tech CEOs ...