arXiv AI

Interpretation as Linear Transformation: A Cognitive-Geometric Model of Concepts and Meaning

arXiv:2512. 09831v2 Announce Type: replace Abstract: This paper develops a geometric framework for modeling concepts, motivation, and influence across cognitively heterogeneous agents.

arXiv Computation and Language
Sep 22

Toward a Unified Mathematics of Concepts

arXiv:2609.24554v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: Concepts are commonly defined as abstract, compact representations of knowledge and treated as basic units of intelligent behavior. Yet, cognition, psy...

By Chen Shani
arXiv AI
Sep 12

Autonomy, Social Norms, and Alignment: Towards a Developmental Framework for Autonomous Artificial Agents

The paper proposes a developmental framework for autonomous artificial agents that emphasizes learning social norms and alignment through direct interaction with dynamic environments. It argues that intrinsic motivations such as curiosity and competence can guide exploration, but also complicate alignment with human goals. By drawing parallels to child development, the authors suggest that regulatory sandboxes serve as pedagogical spaces where agents gradually acquire moral agency and adapt their behaviors through experience and cooperation.

By Marica Notte, Ludovica Marinucci, Vieri Giuliano Santucci
arXiv AI
Sep 18

Xeno-Interpretability: Investigating the Alien Minds of LLMs

The paper introduces the concept of xeno-interpretability, which studies internal distinctions in large language models that lack corresponding human concepts. It distinguishes between human‑interpretable and xeno‑semantic spaces, showing that LLMs possess a far larger internal representational space than can be captured by finite human descriptions. The authors propose an empirical program to identify and characterize these xeno‑representations, noting their potential to influence model behavior in ways that are not fully visible through human‑readable communication.

By F. Pierucci, M. Bracale Syrnikov, M. Prandi, M. Galisai, F. Giarrusso, P. Bisconti
arXiv AI
Jun 26

Radical AI Interpretability

arXiv:2606. 26523v1 Announce Type: new Abstract: We develop a framework for interpreting AI systems as agents, drawing on the philosophical tradition of radical interpretation and the tools of mechanistic interpretability.

By Daniel A. Herrmann, Benjamin A. Levinstein
arXiv AI
Jul 16

A Survey on Hypergame Theory: Modelling Misaligned Perceptions and Nested Beliefs for Multi-Agent Systems

arXiv:2507. 19593v3 Announce Type: replace Abstract: Classical game-theoretic models typically assume rational agents, complete information, and common knowledge of payoffs - assumptions that are often violated in real-world MAS characterized by uncertainty, misaligned perceptions, and nested beliefs.

By Vince Trencsenyi, Agnieszka Mensfelt, Kostas Stathis