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Will Reinforcement Learning Lead to AGI?

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Matt McDonagh
Feb 08, 2025
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Everything old is new again.

The story of reinforcement learning (RL) is a fascinating tale of how we've taught machines to learn through trial and error, much like we humans do. It's a journey that spans decades, weaving together ideas from psychology, mathematics, and computer science.

It was en vogue decades ago.. and now RL is creating a buzz as a leg…

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