Blake Richards
Assistant Professor at McGill University and Core Faculty Member at Mila. Research focuses on sensory prediction error signals in the neocortex and memory systems for reinforcement learning.
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Nov 7, 2023 • 1h 46min
729: Universal Principles of Intelligence (Across Humans and Machines), with Prof. Blake Richards
Prof. Blake Richards discusses AI and human cognition, evaluating progress in AGI and fears surrounding AI. Strategies to ensure AI supports human flourishing, interpreting neuroscience data through ML, and the role of backpropagation in the brain are explored.
Dec 24, 2019 • 40min
Sensory Prediction Error Signals in the Neocortex with Blake Richards - #331
Blake Richards, Assistant Professor at McGill University and Core Faculty Member at Mila, dives into the brain's learning abilities with a focus on sensory prediction error signals. He elaborates on two-photon calcium imaging studies revealing how the neocortex processes unexpected stimuli. Discussing predictive coding, he highlights its implications for both neuroscience and machine learning. The conversation also touches on integrating memory systems in reinforcement learning, showcasing how insights from biology can lead to more adaptive AI.
