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Active Inference: A method for Phenotyping Agency in AI systems?
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The paper proposes a new framework for characterizing agency in AI systems using the principles of active inference. It introduces a method to phenotype agency through the lens of intentionality, rationality, and explainability within a variational framework.
Why it matters
Shifting from passive pattern matching toward formalizing intentionality and agency through variational frameworks represents a fundamental step in autonomous system design.
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#active inference #agentic ai #agency #computational phenotyping #ai governanceRelated coverage
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