Could a better understanding of how infants acquire language help us build smarter A.I. models?
Author: Oliver Whang
How to Tell if Your A.I. is Conscious
In a new report, scientists offer a list of measurable qualities that might indicate the presence of some presence in a machine.
Would Large Language Models Be Better If They Weren’t So Large?
Teaching fewer words to large language models might help them sound more human.
Would Large Language Models Be Better If They Weren’t So Large?
Teaching fewer words to large language models might help them sound more human.
Brain and Spine Implants Allow Paralyzed Man to Walk Naturally Again
In a new study, researchers describe a device that connects the intentions of a paralyzed patient to his physical movements.
A.I. Is Getting Better at Mind-Reading
In a recent experiment, researchers used large language models to translate brain activity into words.
Have AI Chatbots Developed Theory of Mind? What We Do and Do Not Know.
Some researchers claim that chatbots have developed theory of mind. But is that just our own theory of mind gone wild?
Is There an Ethical Way to Kill Rats?
Welcome to the rat trapper’s dilemma.
‘Consciousness’ in Robots Was Once Taboo. Now It’s the Last Word.
The pursuit of artificial awareness may be humankind’s next moonshot. But it comes with a host of difficult questions.
Photos: Mauna Loa’s Eruption Offers Rare Glimpse Into the Earth
The world’s largest active volcano erupted for the first time in 38 years, raising excitement among scientists who are eager to unlock its many mysteries.