Differences Between Pet Training and Animal Conditioning

Some nonhuman animals have demonstrated impressive cognitive abilities in experimental settings, such as recognizing their bodies in mirrors and recalling past experiences. Some birds, for example, display sensitivity to details about food they have cached, such as its perishability and how long ago it was stored. Still, scientists do not possess strong evidence that animals… Continue reading Differences Between Pet Training and Animal Conditioning

AI and You: Zoom Slurping, Fitting Running Shoes, Finding Training Data

Zoom was in the news this week, and not just because the videoconferencing company that helped popularize remote work decided that many of its employees need to return to the office two days a week (a new policy that inspired many memes). The news that lands it in the top spot in this AI roundup… Continue reading AI and You: Zoom Slurping, Fitting Running Shoes, Finding Training Data