Yes. I think you summarized the current capabilities of AI well in your following statement: “In any case, the current models are not in a position to do this, as they are essentially trapped within their universe, i.e., the totality of all training data. This makes it impossible for them to think outside the box and be creative and innovative.”
- As I also mentioned, AI can only summarize, but it does it well.
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You wrote: “I believe that models that are able to create completely new theories are possible in principle. Every scientist has developed their own theory based on other theories and research findings.”
- Yes. However, when examining the “chain of progression” (where one scientist builds upon the previous accomplishment of another), all of them contributed an original idea to help the process move forward. That progression eventually leads to a significant breakthrough by a scientist who is fortunate to have the previous accomplishments of others to build upon. But that last step may require an especially bright mind.
- What I tried to say is that AI (as of now), cannot come up with such an original idea (breakthrough concept) anywhere in that “chain pf progression.”
P.S. Regarding your first question: “Do you think the AI’s interpretation of the sutta is acceptable?”
- Yes. AI seems to have summarized both versions reasonably. Of course, it does not compare the two to make a judgment on which is better.
- I wonder whether it will do so in a more complex concept, like Tilakkhana.