Education & Learning
Education & Learning
Teaching, training, curriculum and edtech.
ai psychologyJun 22, 20265 min
The Evolution of Language: How AI Models Mimic Child Learning Hierarchies
New research indicates that artificial neural networks, when structured like learning children, independently evolve language patterns through iterated learning, highlighting the critical role of network depth in acquiring linguistic structure.
cognitive techJun 22, 20263 min
How Language Evolves for Learnability in AI and Humans: The Iterated Learning Revolution
A new study bridges deep learning and cognitive linguistics, revealing how language structure emerges through iterated learning in deep neural networks—mirroring the developmental milestones of children and uncovering fundamental principles of learnability.