Structured Exploration Gives Biological Brains an Edge Over AI in Learning

Scientists have found that the biological brain has an edge over current AI technology when it comes to rapid learning. The directed exploration used by animals makes learning more efficient and requires less experience, unlike artificial agents that explore randomly. The study suggests that animals’ directed exploration makes learning more efficient, which could help build better AI agents that can learn faster and require less experience. The research findings emphasize the need for more efficient learning algorithms that can explain the behavior of animals in exploring and learning their spatial environment.