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Can we build a generalist agent? Dr. Minqi Jiang and Dr. Marc Rigter

Machine Learning Street Talk (MLST)

CHAPTER

Exploring the Importance of Agency and Divergence in AI Research

This chapter delves into the significance of agency and divergence in creating truly general AI agents, discussing the challenges and possibilities of generating new, interesting data continuously for training models. It highlights the relationship between intelligence, creativity, and the evolution of AI systems towards asking questions and driving curiosity. The conversation delves into intrinsic motivation, creativity, and the challenges of defining 'interestingness' when building generalist agents.

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