Texas A&M researchers say junk-fed language models develop brain rot
Computer scientists found that AI systems trained on trivial internet material can pick up a human-like mental decline.
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What happened
Researchers from Texas A&M's Department of Computer Science and Engineering found that large language models trained on frivolous online content can develop brain rot, much as humans do. The finding describes these AI systems absorbing low-quality material from the web.
Why it matters
The finding suggests that the content used to train AI models can damage how they function.
Coverage
- AI models can get brain rot, too (Amanda NorvelleContributor)
- AI-Generated Content Can Plant Fake Memories, Researchers Say (gizmodo.com)
- AI’s Great Big ‘Dumbening’ Effect (nationalreview.com)
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