arXiv Computation and Language By Eric Lacosse, Mariana Duarte, Graham Todd, Peter M. Todd, Daniel C. McNamee

AI Models Can Predict and Collaboratively Modulate Human Memory Search

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The study investigates how large language models (LLMs) can assist humans in semantic memory search tasks. By using the semantic fluency task (SFT), the researchers evaluate whether LLMs can follow and enhance human mental trajectories during generative semantic retrieval. Results show that an LLM’s ability to track and predict human memory trajectories in this task surpasses that of other humans.

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arXiv AI
Aug 28

Artificial Intelligence Models Can Predict and Collaboratively Modulate Human Memory Search

The article reports that large language models can predict and collaboratively modulate human memory search during a semantic fluency task. By tracking and forecasting participants’ semantic retrieval patterns, the models outperform other humans in following these mental trajectories. This suggests that AI can serve as a cognitive tool to extend human abilities in open‑ended conceptual exploration and creative ideation.

By Eric Lacosse, Mariana Duarte, Graham Todd, Peter M. Todd, Daniel C. McNamee