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The Conversation — AI · October 7, 2026 · On the brief until October 21, 2026

AI behaves more like a brain than a database – cognitive science’s role in its origin story helps explain why

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Producing probabilistic outputs modeled on brain networks

Cognitive science shaped artificial intelligence by modeling algorithms on the human brain instead of deterministic databases. Modern systems learn from examples, making their outputs probabilistic and prone to confabulation. Recognizing this origin helps researchers and students evaluate model errors and investigate how these systems function.

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Students and educators disagree on whether to treat model outputs as factual search results or as unverified guesses that require human checking.

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