Priors in Animal and Artificial Intelligence: Where Does Learning Begin?. Issue 11 (November 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Versace, Elisabetta; Martinho-Truswell, Antone; Kacelnik, Alex; Vallortigara, Giorgio
• Is Part Of: Trends in cognitive sciences. Volume 22:Issue 11(2018)
• Page Start: 963
• Page End: 965
• Publication Date: 2018-11
• Subjects: machine learning -- imprinting -- spontaneous preference -- predisposition -- AI -- cognition; Cognitive science -- Periodicals; Cognitive neuroscience -- Periodicals; 153.05
• DOI: 10.1016/j.tics.2018.07.005
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1364-6613

Abstract

Abstract : A major goal for the next generation of artificial intelligence (AI) is to build machines that are able to reason and cope with novel tasks, environments, and situations in a manner that approaches the abilities of animals. Evidence from precocial species suggests that driving learning through suitable priors can help to successfully face this challenge.