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Santa Fe Institute

Imitation Versus Innovation - What Children Can Do That Large Language Models Can't

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Overview

Explore a thought-provoking lecture that delves into the fascinating differences between children's cognitive abilities and large language models. Discover how children's capacity for imitation and innovation sets them apart from artificial intelligence systems. Gain insights into the unique learning processes of young minds and understand why certain cognitive tasks remain challenging for even the most advanced AI. Examine the implications of these differences for our understanding of human intelligence and the future development of AI technologies. Learn about cutting-edge research in developmental psychology and cognitive science, and consider how these findings might shape our approach to education and AI design.

Syllabus

Alison Gopnik: Imitation Versus Innovation: What Children Can Do That Large Langauge Models’ Can’t

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