Forbes November 16, 2024
In today’s column, I examine the pursuit of an elusive element that is believed to be crucial for the further advancement of AI. What might that element be?
Metacognition.
Specifically, machine metacognition.
Here’s the deal. AI scientists postulate that we need to ensure that AI can essentially think about thinking. An ardent insistence is that without a semblance of machine metacognition, AI will not rise to the level of being wise or exhibiting wisdom. Otherwise, only humans armed with brain-based human metacognition will remain the sole keepers of wisdom.
Let’s talk about it.
This analysis of an innovative proposition is part of my ongoing Forbes.com column coverage on the latest in AI including identifying and explaining various impactful AI complexities...