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AI IntelligenceApr 11, 2026AI Intelligence
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AI models tend to guess rather than ask users for help when information is missing.

A new study using 'ProactiveBench' tested 22 models – almost none proactively asked. A simple reinforcement learning approach hints at a potential fix.

Data Cube AI EditorialSource: The Decoder
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AI models tend to guess rather than ask users for help when information is missing. A new study using 'ProactiveBench' tested 22 models – almost none proactively asked. A simple reinforcement learning approach hints at a potential fix.

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