On the universal definition of intelligence
Joseph Chen

TL;DR
This paper proposes a universal definition of intelligence based on predictive ability and benefit, aiming to enable fair comparison between human and artificial intelligence, addressing limitations of previous anthropocentric definitions.
Contribution
It introduces the Extended Predictive Hypothesis (EPH), a novel framework combining prediction accuracy and benefits, to unify various aspects of intelligence for both humans and AI.
Findings
Predictive ability definitions have high explanatory power but limited behavioral explanation.
EPH effectively unifies diverse intelligence aspects like creativity and planning.
Proposes a framework distinguishing spontaneous and reactive predictions with gainability.
Abstract
This paper aims to propose a universal definition of intelligence that enables fair and consistent comparison of human and artificial intelligence (AI). With the rapid development of AI technology in recent years, how to compare and evaluate human and AI intelligence has become an important theoretical issue. However, existing definitions of intelligence are anthropocentric and unsuitable for empirical comparison, resulting in a lack of consensus in the research field. This paper first introduces four criteria for evaluating intelligence definitions based on R. Carnap's methodology of conceptual clarification: similarity to explicandum, exactness, fruitfulness, and simplicity. We then examine six representative definitions: IQ testing, complex problem-solving ability, reward optimization, environmental adaptation, learning efficiency, and predictive ability, and clarify their…
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Taxonomy
TopicsCognitive Abilities and Testing · Computability, Logic, AI Algorithms · Innovation, Sustainability, Human-Machine Systems
