On the use of foundation models in cognitive science
Establishing a scientific framework to validate foundation models as credible representations of human cognition.
A host of recent studies have evaluated the cognitive and developmental alignment of Foundation Models (FMs). These investigations include evaluations of their correspondence to adult performance across a range of cognitive domains, as well as whether aspects of model training tr...
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This research provides a rigorous inferential framework to ensure that AI models are not just mimicking human performance but truly representing cognitive mechanisms. By moving beyond simple behavioral alignment, the study helps bridge the gap between descriptive model output and genuine theoretical understanding of human intelligence.
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