AI models can learn to plan by thinking backward from the goal

AI models can now learn to plan better. They do this by predicting multiple steps at once, which helps them work backward from a goal.

AI models have struggled with complex planning. They usually just predict the next word or action. This paper shows a different training method. The AI predicts several steps at once. This helps it learn to plan by working backward from a goal. Future AI systems could use this to solve problems that need more strategic thinking.