We need a new Turing test to assess AI’s real-world knowledge

Nature NewsCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete by Vinay K. ChaudhriOctober 29, 2025 at 09:00 PM

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Vinay K. Chaudhri argues for a new benchmark to assess AI's real-world knowledge beyond standardized tests. He cites examples of AI failing practical tasks despite excelling in exams, such as legal and financial scenarios. At an Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence workshop, experts proposed using extensive interaction with specialists to evaluate genuine understanding rather than imitation. This approach aims to measure general proficiency through rigorous questioning, like a hypothetical 'Sunstein test' involving renowned scholar Cass Sunstein. The goal is to better guide AI use in complex and high-stakes situations by accurately assessing its true capabilities.

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