cognition

Brain Training: Practice Keeps You Fit

Commercials on the importance of training your brain are nearly a daily occurrence nowadays. A world without Sudoku has almost become unthinkable. Not only puzzles like these, but also numerous specific internet exercise-sites and try-at-home packages are devoted to this phenomenon. This merchandise
What AIs are made of

Does ChatGPT think like humans?

AIs like ChatGPT are trained only on texts and do not actually experience the world. It’s been argued that for this reason, AI’s cannot really ‘understand’. This is called the symbol grounding problem: symbols have to be connected to perception and action. To address the question whether AIs can

Language models: A new perspective on language and cognition

How do computers help us understand language acquisition? What do ChatGPT and text readability scores have in common? Language models are no longer just a useful technology; they are a window into our own linguistic abilities. Discover how these systems not only generate text but also challenge and

Understanding the mind-AI connection – how cognitive abilities shape AI use

The impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is closely tied to human cognitive abilities – mental processes that determine how we interpret, evaluate, and respond to AI-generated information. Understanding this interplay is essential for designing AI systems that align with human cognition, enhancing