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Chimps shock scientists by changing their minds with new evidence


Chimps may revise their beliefs in surprisingly human-like ways. Experiments showed they switched choices when presented with stronger clues, demonstrating flexible reasoning. Computational modeling confirmed these decisions weren’t just instinct. The findings could influence how we think about learning in both children and AI.

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New evidence? No problem. Chimps can weigh conflicting clues, just like humans