Forget chatbot training. AI's next big data grab is about learning how humans work

A San Francisco startup, Mechanize, is developing AI that learns by observing human work processes. This approach uses reinforcement learning environments to understand and replicate job functions, potentially leading to broader automation beyond current chatbot capabilities.
Key takeaways
- New AI focus on observing human work for automation
- Mechanize uses reinforcement learning for job replication
- Potential for AI to automate broader job functions
- Google shows interest in this automation approach
Why it matters
This development signals a move towards AI that can understand and perform complex tasks by observing human workflows. For AI users, it means future tools might be better at assisting with nuanced, real-world job functions, not just generating text.
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