Despite widespread computer training, many individuals still struggle with basic computer tasks. This study suggests that cognitive abilities, specifically fluid intelligence, are a stronger predictor of computer skill than the amount of training received. The research indicates that inherent intelligence plays a more crucial role in computer literacy than previously believed, challenging the focus on simply providing more training.
A new model developed by researchers at MIT and the University of Washington predicts human goals or actions more accurately than previous models. The latent inference budget model identifies patterns in human or machine decision-making and uses this information to forecast behavior.
