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theory

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UK /ˈθɪəri/US /ˈθiːəri/
noun

a formal set of ideas that is intended to explain why something happens or exists

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Why AI Is Incredibly Smart and Shockingly Stupid | Yejin Choi | TED
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More broadly, we have been tackling this seemingly impossible giant puzzle of common sense, ranging from physical, social and visual common sense to theory of minds, norms and morals.

Why AI Is Incredibly Smart and Shockingly Stupid

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