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Babbage: The science that built the AI revolution—part one

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Exploring Intelligence Through Brain Imaging

This chapter examines the UK Biobank Centre's brain scanning efforts, detailing the immersive cognitive assessments that participants undergo. It investigates the relationship between brain structure and intelligence, while also exploring how neuronal connections influence learning and memory. The discussion extends to the complexities of defining intelligence across species, including insights from both humans and artificial intelligence.

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