Continual Learning is AI's Holy Grail: Fluid intelligence will enable the next capability leap
daniel_mac8 · x · 2026-08-27
Drawing on psychology's concepts of crystallized vs. fluid intelligence, the article argues that current AI systems rely mostly on crystallized intelligence. It suggests that gaining fluid intelligence (Continual Learning) will lead to the next major leap in AI capabilities.
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