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Eye On A.I.

#170 Richard Sutton on Pursuing AGI Through Reinforcement Learning

Feb 22, 2024
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Join Richard Sutton, a pioneer in computational reinforcement learning, as he discusses the transformative potential of AI, the importance of computational power, and the vision for AI that interacts with the world through goals and learning from its environment. Explore challenges and opportunities in making AI more embodied and goal-oriented, revolutionizing our interaction with technology.
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  • Reinforcement learning is crucial for developing embodied agents with human-level intelligence through continual learning and goal-driven actions.
  • The exponential growth of computing power has facilitated qualitative changes in AI, enabling significant advancements in various scientific disciplines.

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The Influence of Computing Power on Science and AI

The availability of computing power has greatly impacted various scientific disciplines and the field of artificial intelligence. Computing power enables the leveraging of computation to create useful tools, understand the mind, and facilitate AI development. The exponential growth of computation, doubling every two years or even every 18 months, has led to significant advancements and qualitative changes in AI and other scientific fields.

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