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Abby Bertics

Researcher at UC Santa Barbara, expert in language and non-human intelligence, contributing to The Economist''s science section.

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Feb 12, 2025 • 44min

Ruff translation, part one: do animals have language?

Join Robert Berwick, a computational linguist from MIT, Federico Rossano, a cognitive science expert at UC San Diego, and Abby Bertics, a researcher specializing in non-human intelligence. They dive into the fascinating world of animal communication, comparing it to human language. The conversation explores whether animals possess their own languages and challenges our understanding of communication across species. Discover how AI could help decode these complex signals, reshaping our view of intelligence in the animal kingdom.
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Sep 11, 2024 • 35min

AGI, part two: how to make artificial intelligence more like the human kind

In this enlightening discussion, Abby Bertics, a tech researcher at the Geometric Intelligence Lab with a knack for science writing, explores the quest for artificial general intelligence. The conversation unveils the limitations of current large language models and proposes innovative approaches to integrate reasoning and knowledge. Bertics highlights the need for AI to truly grasp concepts, not just pattern-match. The ethical implications of creating superintelligent machines are examined, raising questions about the balance between potential benefits and inherent risks in this advancing field.
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Jan 29, 2025 • 38min

Game on: AI is coming for sport

In this engaging discussion, former professional volleyball player Abby Bertics, sports data analyst James Tozer, and Google DeepMind's Petar Veličković delve into the transformative impact of AI on sports. They explore how AI is revolutionizing strategies in basketball and soccer, enhancing player recruitment and game tactics. The guests share insights on predicting injuries, analyzing player interactions using graph neural networks, and the challenges AI faces in capturing the complexities of human performance on the field.