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As better chatbots get harder to build, AI turns to simulated worlds

AI researchers are shifting focus from text-based chatbots to simulated worlds as progress on language models slows, aiming to build more capable and generalizable AI systems through embodied learning in virtual environments.

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https://www.science.org/content/article/better-chatbots-get-harder-build-ai-turns-simulated-worlds Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48740115

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