arXiv AI

Do LLMs Know What They Know? Measuring Metacognitive Efficiency with Signal Detection Theory

arXiv:2603. 25112v2 Announce Type: replace-cross Abstract: Standard evaluation of LLM confidence relies on calibration metrics (ECE, Brier score) that conflate how much a model knows (Type-1 accuracy) with how well its confidence signal tracks that knowledge (Type-2 metacognitive sensitivity).

arXiv AI
Jul 9

Measuring the metacognition of AI

arXiv:2603. 29693v3 Announce Type: replace Abstract: A robust decision-making process must take into account uncertainty, especially when the choice involves inherent risks.

By Richard Servajean, Philippe Servajean