technology
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Embodiment and Abstraction in Artificial Intelligence: Building the Skyscraper of Intelligence
In recent years, embodiment has moved from the margins to the mainstream in artificial intelligence (AI), gaining traction in both academia and industry. Once a niche interest — championed by philosophers, enactivists, and a handful of forward-looking scientists — it is now widely seen as essential to the future of intelligent systems. Many argue that Continue reading
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Embodied vs. Disembodied AI: Two Paths, One Question
We often think of artificial intelligence as a purely technical pursuit—algorithms, data, computation. But as AI evolves, so does the philosophy behind it. Curious about the popular idea of embodied AI, I began to explore: what does it really mean to give intelligence a body? What I found was deeper than expected. Embodiment isn’t just Continue reading
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Why LLMs Aren’t Good at Math
Large language models (LLMs) are trained by processing huge amounts of text. They “learn” by reading, much like people do through reading and listening. When kids develop thinking skills, they first learn language, and only much later—around third grade or so—do they begin to understand math and logical reasoning. Thinking in precise, step-by-step ways is Continue reading
Sida Liu 