Theory of Mind

The Theory of Mind (ToM), a key concept in cognitive science, refers to our ability to understand and attribute mental states such as beliefs, intentions, and desires, to ourselves and others. ToM's relevance extends to Artificial Intelligence (AI), serving as a cornerstone in developing AI systems that can comprehend and respond to human behavior. Such AI models, capable of understanding the human perspective, contribute to a more intuitive human-AI interaction, improving the effectiveness and safety of applications like personalized AI assistants, autonomous vehicles, and social robots.

Theory of Mind, for Us, for Machines?

Jay Yu

The concept of Theory of Mind (ToM) is under investigation within artificial intelligence, specifically in large language models, to understand if these models can mimic human-like understanding of mental states. However, despite some promising results, the debate remains unsettled, emphasizing the continuous exploration of cognition in human and machine contexts.

Theory of Mind in Artificial Intelligence and Computer Ethics

Albert Wang

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The GPT-4 model has shown an advanced capability to perform "false-belief" tasks, indicating a high level of Theory of Mind (ToM). This unexpected development, emerged as a byproduct of improving language skills, sparks interdisciplinary discussions and raises ethical concerns about biases in training datasets and the need for data privacy and transparency.

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