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AI models limited to projecting the past, not understanding the future

The provided item discusses the limitations of statistical AI models, suggesting they can only project past data into the future. It posits that true innovation and understanding of reality lie in concepts not yet grasped, which are beyond the current capabilities of these models. AI

IMPACT This perspective suggests current AI may not be capable of true discovery or understanding novel concepts.

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece discussing the limitations of AI models.

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AI models limited to projecting the past, not understanding the future

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    RE: https:// mamot.fr/@pluralistic/11739409 2130906568 "The things we already understand about reality are, by definition, yesterday's news, and that's all a st

    RE: https:// mamot.fr/@pluralistic/11739409 2130906568 "The things we already understand about reality are, by definition, yesterday's news, and that's all a statistical model can do: project the past into the future. But everything exciting in the future is stuff we don't unders…