Microsoft researcher builds a working neural network out of goats in Age of Empires II to critique AI science

A Microsoft researcher created a neural network simulation using goats in the Age of Empires II map editor as a critique of current AI research methodologies. The study analyzed 315 papers, revealing that over 50% assume language models possess human-like traits prior to experimentation, highlighting potential biases in AI development. This work underscores the need for rigorous evaluation of assumptions in AI research, particularly regarding anthropomorphism in models.