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On the Definition of Intelligence

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  • Haebom

Author

Kei-Sing Ng

Outline

This paper presents a species-agnostic intelligence evaluation criterion for the development of artificial general intelligence (AGI). We propose a general criterion based on "entity fidelity" that encompasses various intelligent behavioral paradigms (e.g., reinforcement learning, generative models, classification, analogical reasoning, goal-directed decision-making, etc.). This criterion defines intelligence as the ability to generate exemplars of a given concept, given exemplars of the same concept. We formalize this mathematically as ε-concept intelligence, outline an empirical protocol, and discuss implications for evaluation, safety, and generalization.

Takeaways, Limitations

Takeaways: This paper presents new evaluation criteria for AGI development, opening up the possibility of comprehensively assessing various intelligent behaviors. It formalizes the intuitive concept of individual fidelity mathematically, laying the foundation for objective evaluation. It also provides a new perspective on the safety and generalization issues of AGI.
Limitations: There is a lack of specific discussion on practical aspects, such as the practical applicability of the ε-concept of intelligence and the determination of ε values. Further validation is needed to determine whether the proposed assessment criteria can comprehensively assess all types of intelligence. The lack of clarity in the definition of an "admissible distinguisher" may hinder practical application.
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