Alan Turing’s Gender-Bending AI Test and Its Modern Interpretations
AI technology has advanced significantly, with ChatGPT passing the Turing test. However, modern versions often overlook the gender-bending aspect integral to Alan Turing’s original concept. Turing’s ideas on artificial intelligence carried subtle queer undertones, with elements of deception and role-playing akin to a drag show. His work challenged the notion of whether a machine could possess cognitive abilities like a human mind, sparking controversy and paving the way for a more nuanced understanding of AI.