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  1. TOOL · Mastodon — mastodon.social Polski(PL) ·

    Adrian de Wynter from Microsoft proved that a neural network can be built from Lego bricks or goats in Age of Empires II. This is a strong argument against attributing algo

    Adrian de Wynter from Microsoft has demonstrated that a neural network can be constructed using unconventional elements like Lego bricks or goats in the game Age of Empires II. This work serves as a strong argument against attributing human consciousness to algorithms. AI

    IMPACT Illustrates that complex computational structures can be mimicked with simple, non-traditional components, challenging notions of inherent AI consciousness.

  2. COMMENTARY · The Decoder English(EN) ·

    Microsoft researcher builds a working neural network out of goats in Age of Empires II to critique AI science

    A Microsoft researcher has devised a novel critique of AI science by constructing a functional neural network using goats within the game Age of Empires II. This unconventional experiment highlights a prevalent issue in AI research, where over half of analyzed papers presuppose human-like qualities in language models prematurely. By substituting a chat interface with simulated goat behavior, the researcher demonstrates that the underlying mathematical assumptions remain, yet the perceived intelligence is diminished, questioning the validity of anthropomorphic assumptions in AI. AI

    Microsoft researcher builds a working neural network out of goats in Age of Empires II to critique AI science

    IMPACT Highlights a critical flaw in current AI research by demonstrating how anthropomorphic assumptions can skew experimental results.

  3. RESEARCH · Lobsters — AI tag English(EN) · · [6 sources]

    If LLMs Have Human-Like Attributes, Then So Does Age of Empires II

    A new research paper proposes that if large language models (LLMs) exhibit human-like attributes, then the classic real-time strategy game Age of Empires II should also be considered to possess such qualities. The paper, available on arXiv, draws parallels between the emergent behaviors and capabilities of LLMs and the complex decision-making and strategic depth found within the game. AI

    IMPACT Explores philosophical parallels between AI capabilities and complex game mechanics, prompting new ways to think about AI.

  4. RESEARCH · arXiv cs.AI English(EN) · · [2 sources]

    If LLMs Have Human-Like Attributes, Then So Does Age of Empires II

    A new research paper proposes that the anthropomorphic attributes often ascribed to large language models (LLMs) are not unique to them. The authors demonstrate that a simple neural network trained on the video game Age of Empires II can exhibit similar behaviors. They argue that any sufficiently complex system, regardless of substrate, could display these traits, emphasizing the need for explicit measurement criteria when discussing LLM attributes. AI

    IMPACT Challenges the uniqueness of LLM emergent behaviors, suggesting a need for more rigorous experimental design in AI research.