Computational Metacognition

Background Metacognition is thinking about thinking see e.g., Akturk and Sahin 2011. Metacognition in intelligent systems refers e.g. to processes/strategies for monitoring/controlling performance, uncertainty quantification, explainability, decision-making, and learning capabilities. Subcategories include metamemory, meta-awareness and elements of social cognition (theory of mind) Can we translate tools for evaluating metacognitive awareness in humans for use in AI? Can we design tools for evaluating the levels of metacognition in machines? Objective(s) i) Review natural and artificial metacognition - similarities and contrasts...

November 15, 2023