Understanding
The synthesis group Understanding conducted a thorough examination of the concept of understanding and its significance in the context of explainable artificial intelligence (XAI). The focus was on distinguishing between two main aspects of understanding as a result of the explanation process: conceptual knowledge (“knowing that”—here: comprehension) and the ability to act (“knowing how”—here: enabledness). The group further distinguished between superficial and deep understanding. As part of its interdisciplinary research spanning computer science, linguistics, sociology, and psychology, the group examined a definition of understanding and its forms, as well as their evaluation and dynamics in everyday life.
In addition to the arXiv entry: The article has since been published in a journal.
Publications
Forms of Understanding of XAI-Explanations
H. Buschmeier, H.M. Buhl, F. Kern, A. Grimminger, H. Beierling, J. Fisher, A. Groß, I. Horwath, N. Klowait, S. Lazarov, M. Lenke, V. Lohmer, K. Rohlfing, I. Scharlau, A. Singh, L. Terfloth, A.-L. Vollmer, Y. Wang, A. Wilmes, B. Wrede, ArXiv:2311.08760 (2023).
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