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Which symbol grounding problem should we try to solve?

arXiv 2507.21080 ↗First posted 16 Jun 2025cs.CL cs.AIcited by 0

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Floridi and Taddeo propose a condition of "zero semantic commitment" for solutions to the grounding problem, and a solution to it. I argue briefly that their condition cannot be fulfilled, not even by their own solution. After a look at Luc Steels' very different competing suggestion, I suggest that we need to re-think what the problem is and what role the 'goals' in a system play in formulating the problem. On the basis of a proper understanding of computing, I come to the conclusion that the only sensible grounding problem is how we can explain and re-produce the behavioral ability and function of meaning in artificial computational agents

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  1. 2025Is there a future for AI without representation?cited by 3
  2. 2025Symbol grounding in computational systems: A paradox of intentionscited by 3

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