Machine Common Sense (MCS)
Abstract
The Machine Common Sense (MCS) program is exploring approaches to enable commonsense reasoning by machines. Recent advances in machine learning have resulted in new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities in areas such as image recognition, natural language processing, and strategy games such as Chess, Go and Poker. In all of these application domains, the machine reasoning is narrow and highly specialized, and the machine must be carefully trained or programmed for every situation. This program addresses the challenge of general machine reasoning on par with commonsense human cognition. MCS is developing computational models that mimic core systems of human cognitive development that are grounded in perceptual, motor, and memory modalities; a simulated interaction and learning environment to support machine manipulation of grounded concept models; and commonsense knowledge repositories to support AI system development. AI systems that are capable of more human-like reasoning will be able to behave more appropriately in unforeseen situations.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Source ID
- 49c6ad32f2a10595ec62559b15d341ab