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Max Bennett, "A Brief History of Intelligence: Evolution, Ai, and the Five Breakthroughs That Made Our Brains" (Mariner Books, 2023)

New Books in Science

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Temporal Difference Learning and Credit Assignment in AI and Neuroscience

The chapter explores temporal difference learning and credit assignment through trial and error in AI systems and vertebrate brains. It highlights the connection between AI algorithms and dopamine responses in vertebrates, showcasing the evolution of intelligence through reinforcement learning mechanisms. The discussion spans from the concept of trial and error to the remarkable cognitive abilities of fish and the evolution of intelligence in mammals, shedding light on the synergy between neuroscience and artificial intelligence.

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