We're told AI neural networks 'learn' the way humans do. A neuroscientist explains why that's not the case

  • Written by: James Fodor, PhD Candidate in Cognitive Neuroscience, The University of Melbourne
We're told AI neural networks 'learn' the way humans do. A neuroscientist explains why that's not the caseShutterstock

Recently developed artificial intelligence (AI) models are capable of many impressive feats, including recognising images and producing human-like language. But just because AI can perform human-like behaviours doesn’t mean it can think or understand like humans.

As a researcher studying how humans understand and reason about the...

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