Harnessing Chaos and Predicting the Unpredictable with Artificial Intelligence

Explore the cutting-edge intersection of chaos theory and artificial intelligence in this Santa Fe Institute Community Lecture. Delve into how Reservoir Computing, a specialized artificial neural network, harnesses chaotic dynamics to predict unpredictable systems like weather and brain activity. Learn about the limitations of traditional machine learning methods in forecasting chaotic systems and discover how a novel approach combining knowledge-free prediction with knowledge-based models dramatically improves forecasting capabilities. Gain insights from physicist Michelle Girvan as she discusses the potential of these innovative techniques to push the boundaries of prediction in complex systems across various scientific disciplines.