DeepMind has been connected to artificial general intelligence since birth.
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DeepMindcalled the systema significant step forward in the pursuit of general-purpose algorithms.
Reward is Enough suggests that reinforcement learning alone could lead to AGI.
This theory has been challengedby many computer scientists including some at DeepMind.
Indeed, reinforcement learning is just one approach that the Alphabet subsidiary is exploring.
In a new episodeof theDeepMind podcast, the labs researchers discuss the promise of various pathways to AGI.
DeepMind cofounder Shane Legg, meanwhile, suspects that reinforcement learning may have to combine with learning algorithms.
Is it at the end of the day going to be the only technology that contributes to AGI?
Well, thats not clear at all theres a lot of other really interesting things that are going on.
Precup is nonetheless optimistic that were already on a path to AGI.
Ultimately, shes more concerned about the safety of the destination than the route that takes us there.
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Away from work, he e(show all)Thomas is the managing editor of TNW.
He leads our coverage of European tech and oversees our talented team of writers.
Away from work, he enjoys playing chess (badly) and the guitar (even worse).
