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Situating Machine Intelligence Within the Cognitive Ecology of the Internet
1Electronics and Computer Science, University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton SO17 1BJ UK.
Minds and Machines
|February 7, 2020
Summary
The Internet acts as a cognitive ecology, shaping both human and machine intelligence. This study explores its role in situated machine cognition, advancing artificial intelligence development.
Area of Science:
- Philosophy of Mind
- Cognitive Science
- Artificial Intelligence
Background:
- The Internet is a key environment for human cognitive and epistemic activities.
- Previous research focused on the Internet's impact on human cognition, neglecting machine cognition.
- The Internet's influence on the development of machine intelligence is significant.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the Internet as a cognitive ecology for synthetic (machine-based) intelligence.
- To analyze Internet-situated machine intelligence through the lens of situated cognition.
- To understand the Internet's role in advancing machine intelligence.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of Internet-situated machine intelligence.
- Application of situated cognition approaches (extended, embedded, scaffolded, embodied).
- Evaluation of the Internet's relevance to machine cognitive capabilities.
Main Results:
- The Internet functions as a cognitive ecology for machine intelligence.
- Situated cognition frameworks highlight the Internet's role in machine cognition.
- The Internet is relevant to the development and operation of machine-based cognitive capabilities.
Conclusions:
- The Internet significantly impacts the evolution of machine intelligence.
- Understanding the Internet's role in situated machine cognition is crucial for AI advancement.
- This research bridges the gap between human and machine cognition studies concerning the Internet.
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