How old human numerosity is, how numbers are connected to language or abstraction, and whether animals have numerosity are subjects of debate in the scientific community. I interviewed Frederick L.

For all the world’s linguistic diversity, human languages still obey certain universal patterns. These run deeper than grammar and syntax; they’re rooted in statistical laws that predict how ...

Humpback Whales Sing the Way Humans Speak The animals’ complex songs share structural patterns with human language that may make them easier for whales to learn, a new study suggests.

Large language models (LLMs) -- the advanced AI behind tools like ChatGPT -- are increasingly integrated into daily life, assisting with tasks such as writing emails, answering questions, and even ...

Hinton said that some experts believe that AI will one day become smarter than humans. At that time it will be impossible to understand what AI is thinking, doing or planning.