As an extension of my research in physics, i use Artificial Intelligence and reflect on how it operates and how that could possibly influence scientific practice and education. I conclude that there is a problem with the epistemological rigor of AI tools, resulting in a bias towards mainstream narratives. I have ideas how to mend this and i intend to propose these ideas to the AI team of Mistral, the makers of Le Chat, my favorite AI -tool.
As a solution, i propose integrating a comprehensive knowledge-theoretical framework (based on for example Kantian epistemology, social epistemology, and AI-specific principles) into Le Chat’s response generation process. This would eliminate reliance on user corrections, reduce mainstream biases, and ensure systematically verified, transparent, and high-quality answers. The framework combines:
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A-priori/a-posteriori distinctions (Kant),
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Object/subject separation (German idealism),
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Perception vs. observation (epistemology),
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Falsifiability, coherence, and pragmatism (Popper, Quine, Dewey),
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Bias detection and uncertainty quantification (AI-specific).
Goal: Transform Le Chat from a "useful tool" into a reliable, critical knowledge partner.
Read all about it in the attached proposal and send me your feedback below. Below the proposal there is also a more detailed interaction that i had with Mistral on the topic of its epistemology. It is in Dutch, unedited and ready for download.
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