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pigs

Pigs can learn to play video games when tempted by treats

There are three bright blue walls displayed on a black screen. Move the cursor to a wall, the computer goes bloop! and a treat pops out. After some success, one wall disappears. With only two walls, it’s a little bit harder. Then, after more bloops and treats, the screen drops down to one blue wall.

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Prof. Palmer February 19, 2021January 8, 2025 In the News

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