AI Frontiers: Rethinking intelligence with Ashley Llorens and Ida Momennejad

This Microsoft Research Podcast series delves into the exciting and rapidly evolving world of large-scale AI models such as GPT-4. The host, Ashley Llorens, a renowned AI scientist and engineer, converses with his research colleagues and collaborators to explore the implications of these models, their potential, and limitations.

In this episode, Llorens chats with Ida Momennejad, a Principal Researcher who employs cognitive neuroscience and computer science to enhance and extend AI capabilities in multistep reasoning and planning. Together, they discuss interesting insights on general intelligence in humans and machines, and the development of a 'prefrontal cortex' for AI. They also delve into cognitive maps and planning in large language models with CogEval, understanding human-like AI in video games, and more.

This conversation provides a glimpse into the fascinating world of AI and its potential impact on various sectors such as healthcare and education. With AI models evolving rapidly, it’s crucial to explore all possibilities and limitations thoroughly.

The podcast also includes supplementary links to publications offering further insights into AI's potential and limitations.

Check out the podcast and the links to stay updated on the latest AI developments.