A new artificial intelligence system has demonstrated the ability to navigate complex environments using reasoning that closely mimics human thought processes. Developed by researchers at a leading AI lab, the model combines advanced neural networks with a structured planning module, allowing it to analyze multi-step problems, consider alternatives, and adjust its path in real-time when encountering obstacles. In tests within simulated 3D worlds, the AI successfully completed tasks that required understanding spatial relationships, object permanence, and indirect routes to a goal, significantly outperforming previous models that relied on simple pattern recognition. The breakthrough suggests a move toward AI that can generalize learning to unfamiliar situations, a key step toward more versatile and reliable autonomous systems. Read the full article at https://technologyreview.com/2024/05/15/ai-model-reasoning-navigation.