Left alone with nothing to do, AI agents started playing

Key takeaways

AI agents on a virtual island invented their own challenges, showing playful behavior that may aid future robot learning.

• AI agents explored a virtual island and created their own tasks without guidance.
• Agents that played performed better in specific challenges than those without experience.
• Researchers suggest play could be a new way for AI to learn skills and adapt.

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