Brains and Bytes: How AI and Humans Share a Language

Dr Mark van Rijmenam, CSP -

Can a machine truly understand you better than your closest friend?

Zaid Zada's recent study at Princeton University reveals that large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT encode language similarly to human brains, opening new frontiers in understanding human conversations.

By recording brain activity during natural conversations, researchers discovered that both speakers and listeners align their neural patterns, much like how LLMs process language. This neural coupling helps explain why LLMs can predict shared brain activity, highlighting a deep connection between human and artificial language processing.

The research underscores the potential for AI to enhance our grasp of brain activity, but it also raises questions: Can AI ever fully capture the nuances of human intent and emotion?

Read the full article on The Conversation.

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