The following material is published, released, or pending publication on the Independent Core Observer Model (ICOM) Research Project or references ICOM-related research.  If you have questions or want a copy of any of the published material below, please contact us.  

Kelley, D.; “Non-Logical Simulation Model-based Decision-making Systems to Drive Self-Motivation in Software Systems;” BICA 2024 / AGI Conference 2024; DOI:10.13140/RG.2.2.21015.38565; [DRAFT] https://www.researchgate.net/publication/381397960_Non-Logical_Simulation_Model-based_Decision-making_Systems_to_Drive_Self-Motivation_in_Software_Systems [peer review pending] 

Kelley, D.; “Problem-Solving and Learning Strategies within the Independent Core Observer Model (ICOM) Cognitive Architecture;” BICA 2024 / AGI Conference 2024; DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.17125.82406; [DRAFT] https://www.researchgate.net/publication/381375310_Problem-Solving_and_Learning_Strategies_within_the_Independent_Core_Observer_Model_ICOM_Cognitive_Architecture      [peer review pending] 

Atreides, K.; “The Case for Human-like Scalable Intelligence in the Medical Field;” DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.29619.81442 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/378213123_The_Case_for_Human-like_Scalable_Intelligence_in_the_Medical_Field [peer review pending]

Atreides, K., 2023, October. “Automated bias and indoctrination at scale… is all you need;” In Biologically Inspired Cognitive Architectures Meeting (pp. 70-82). Cham: Springer Nature Switzerland. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-50381-8_10 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/378191925_Automated_Bias_and_Indoctrination_at_Scale_Is_All_You_Need

Atreides, K., 2023. The Complex Chaos of Cognitive Biases and Emotional Observers. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.11390.56641 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/375833353_The_Complex_Chaos_of_Cognitive_Biases_and_Emotional_Observers [peer review pending]

Atreides, K., 2023. The Human Governance Problem: Complex Systems and the Limits of Human Cognition. Filozofia i Nauka, 11, pp.37-64. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.37240/FiN.2023.11.1.4 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/375617953_The_Human_Governance_Problem_Complex_Systems_and_the_Limits_of_Human_Cognition

Atreides, K. and Kelley, D., 2023. Cognitive Biases in Natural Language: Automatically Detecting, Differentiating, and Measuring Bias in Text. Differentiating, and Measuring Bias in Text. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.14044.56967 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/372078491_Cognitive_Biases_in_Natural_Language_Automatically_Detecting_Differentiating_and_Measuring_Bias_in_Text [peer review pending]

Atreides, K., 2022. Philosophy 2.0: Applying Collective Intelligence Systems and Iterative Degrees of Scientific Validation. Filozofia i Nauka, 10, pp.49-70. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.37240/FiN.2022.10.zs.3 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/361325869_Philosophy_20_Applying_Collective_Intelligence_Systems_and_Iterative_Degrees_of_Scientific_Validation

Atreides, K., 2021. E-governance with ethical living democracy. Procedia Computer Science, 190, pp.35-39. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.procs.2021.06.004 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/353396376_E-governance_with_ethical_living_democracy

Kelley, D.; “The Engineering of the Mediated Artificial Superintelligence System Architecture;” v9, 2021, [pre-published draft] [64 page Book]

Kelley, D.; “The Paper Artificial General Intelligence Flow Model;” BICA 2021 IS4SI, Sept 2021 [Pending]

Kelley, D.; “The Abstract Theory of Consciousness;” BICA 2021 IS4SI, Sept 2021 [Pending]

Kelley, D.; Twyman, M.; “Approaching the Psychology of Artificial Intelligence;” Elsevier/Procedia Computer Science; Seattle, WA; Proceeding of BICA Society Conference 2020 JVTR; [PENDING]

Atreides, K.; Kelley, D.; Uplift; “Methodologies and Milestones for the Development of an Ethical Seed;” Proceeding of BICA Society Conference 2020 JVRT; AGI Laboratory; https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-65596-9_3 

Dambrot, S.; “Theoretical and hypothetical pathways to real-time neuromorphic AGI/post-AGI ecosystems;“, Procedia Computer Science, Volume 169, 2020, Pages 100-122; https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877050920302453

Kelley, D.; “Preliminary Results and Analysis Independent Core Observer Model (ICOM) Cognitive Architecture in a Mediated Artificial Super Intelligence (mASI) System;” BICA 2019, Pre-conference Proceedings: https://www.springer.com/us/book/9783030257187

Kelley, D.; Atreides, K.; “Human Brain-Computer/Machine Interface System Feasibility Study for Independent Core Observer Model-Based Artificial General Intelligence Collective Intelligence Systems;” BICA 2019, Pre-conference Proceedings: https://www.springer.com/us/book/9783030257187

Kelley, D.; Atreides, K.; “The AGI Protocol for the Ethical Treatment of Artificial General Intelligence Systems;” BICA 2019 Post-conference Proceedings, Elsevier/Procedia; https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877050920303422

Kelley, D.; Twyman, M.S.; Dambrot, S.M.; “Preliminary Mediated Artificial Superintelligence Study, Experimental Framework, and Definitions for an Independent Core Observer Model Cognitive Architecture- based System;” BICA 2019, Pre-conference Proceedings: https://www.springer.com/us/book/9783030257187

Kelley, D.;  “Independent Core Observer Model Research Program Assumption Codex;” BICA 2019, Pre-conference Proceedings: https://www.springer.com/us/book/9783030257187

Atreides, K.; “External Experimental Training Protocol for Teaching AGI/mASI systems Effective Altruism;” BICA 2019, Pre-conference Proceedings: https://www.springer.com/us/book/9783030257187

Kelley, D.; Twyman, A.; “Independent Core Observer Model (ICOM) Theory of Consciousness as Implemented in the ICOM Cognitive Architecture and the Associated Consciousness Measures;” By  AAAI Spring Symposia (AAAI SSS19) – Stanford, CA; March 2019; http://diid.unipa.it/roboticslab/consciousai/; Published Volume – http://ceur-ws.org/Vol-2287/; Published (PDF) – http://ceur-ws.org/Vol-2287/paper33.pdf
 
Kelley, D.; Waser, M.; “Feasibility Study and Practical Applications Using Independent Core Observer Model AGI Systems for Behavioral Modification in Recalcitrant Populations;” BICA 2018; Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing 848. Conference Proceedings/Journal through Springer; https://www.springer.com/us/book/9783319993157

Kelley, D.; “The Independent Core Observer Model Theory of Consciousness and the Mathematical model for Subjective Experience;” By ICIST 2018 – International Conference on Information Science and Technology – China – April 20-22nd. (IEEE conference);Year: 2018, Volume: 1, Pages: 396-400; ISBN: 978-1-5386-6956-3; https://www.computer.org/csdl/proceedings-article/icnisc/2018/695600a396/1dUo3atoEAo       

Kelley, D.; “Human-like Emotional Responses in a Simplified Independent Core Observer Model System;” BICA 2017 – Proceedings/Journal; Procedia/Elsevier; https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877050918300358

Waser, M.; Kelley, D.; “Architecting a Human-like Emotion-driven Conscious Moral Mind for Value Alignment and AGI Safety;”  AAAI – AI and Society: Ethics, Safety, and Trustworthiness in Intelligent Agents – Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, March 26-28; https://www.aaai.org/ocs/index.php/SSS/SSS18/paper/view/17569

Kelley, D.;  “Critical Nature of Emotions in Artificial General intelligence – Key Nature of AGI Behavior and Behavioral Tuning in the Independent Core Observer Model Architecture Based System;” IEET Institute for Ethics and Emerging Technologies 2016; https://archive.ieet.org/articles/Kelley20160923.html

Waser, M.; Kelley, D.; “Implementing a Seed Safe/Moral Motivational System with the Independent Core Observer Model (ICOM);” BICA 2016, NYU, NYC; Procedia Computer Science 88. New York: Elsevier.; http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877050916316714 

Kelley, D.; “The Human Mind vs. The Independent Core Observer Model (ICOM) Cognitive Architecture;” 19 Mar 2019; https://www.researchgate.net/publication/331889517_The_Human_Mind_Vs_The_Independent_Core_Observer_Model_Cognitive_Architecture

Kelley, D.; “The Intelligence Value Argument and Effects on Regulating Autonomous Artificial Intelligence;” by Chapter from Transhumanist Handbook; Edited by Lee, N.; Springer 2019; Summary: https://cie.acm.org/blog/introduction-intelligence-value-argument-iva-ethical-model-artificial-general-intelligence/

Kelley, D.; “Self-Motivating Computational System Cognitive Architecture: An Introduction” Chapter 24 from “Google It – Total Information Awareness” Edited by Lee, N.; PartVI; Springer, ISBN 978-1-4939-6415-4; http://www.springer.com/us/book/9781493964130; http://www.amazon.com/Google-Information-Awareness-Newton-Lee/dp/1493964135/

Kelley, D.; “Self-Motivating Computational System Cognitive Architecture: An Introduction;” By Chapter 24 from “Google It – Total Information Awareness” Edited by Lee, N.; PartVI; Springer, ISBN 978-1-4939-6415-4; http://www.springer.com/us/book/9781493964130; http://www.amazon.com/Google-Information-Awareness-Newton-Lee/dp/1493964135/

Kelley, D.; “Modeling Emotions in a Computational System;” Chapter 25 from “Google It – Total Information Awareness” Edited by Lee, N.; PartVI; Springer, ISBN 978-1-4939-6415-4; http://www.springer.com/us/book/9781493964130; http://www.amazon.com/Google-Information-Awareness-Newton-Lee/dp/1493964135/

Kelley, D.; “Artificial General Intelligence;” Chapter 25 from “Google It – Total Information Awareness” Edited by Lee, N.; PartVI; Springer, ISBN 978-1-4939-6415-4; http://www.springer.com/us/book/9781493964130; http://www.amazon.com/Google-Information-Awareness-Newton-Lee/dp/1493964135/

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* note: this includes non-paper or book published works and works that mention our research or work that is tied directly to what we are doing at the AGI Laboratory.

Brennan, J.; “A study of holistic artificial intelligence (HAI) and gaps in the concept;” Bangkok University; 2023, http://dspace.bu.ac.th/jspui/bitstream/123456789/5750/1/Jamie_Bren.pdf; (as masters thesis) (cites: Methodologies and milestones for the development of an ethical seed)

Harris, J.; Anthis, J.R.; “The Moral Consideration of Artificial Entities: A Literature Review;” Jan 2020, ResearchGate; arxiv.org/ftp/arxiv/papers/2102/2102.04215.pdf 

Dambrot, S.; “Proposed Collective ICOM-based post-scarcity/post-capital networked communities;” Transinopia: Beyond Scarcity; New York, NY; BICA 2020 JVTR; PENDING

Bołtuć, P.; “Conscious AI at the Edge of Chaos;” Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Consciousness; Vol. 7, No. 1 (2020) 25-38 #. c World Scientific Publishing Company https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/pdf/10.1142/S2705078520500010

Dambrot, S.; “Theoretical and hypothetical pathways to real-time neuromorphic AGI/post-AGI ecosystems;“, by  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procs.2020.02.122; Procedia Computer Science, Volume 169, 2020, Pages 100-122;  https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877050920302453

Kelley, A.; Yu, S.; Bolles, T.; “The Application of Neural Networks to Detecting Decay Events of a Neutron;” Procedia Computer Science, Volume 169, 2020, Pages 132-136; https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1877050920302477  

Kelley, D.; “The Human Mind vs. The Independent Core Observer Model (ICOM) Cognitive Architecture;” (Diagram) 19 Mar 2019;  https://www.researchgate.net/publication/331889517_The_Human_Mind_Vs_The_Independent_Core_Observer_Model_Cognitive_Architecture

Waser, M.; “A Collective Intelligence Research Platform for Cultivating Benevolent “Seed” Artificial Intelligences;” Richmond AI and Blockchain Consultants, Mechanicsville, VA; AAAI Spring Symposia 2019 Stanford; ceur-we.org/Vol-2287; http://ceur-ws.org/Vol-2287/paper35.pdf 

Twyman, A; “Social Futurism and the ZeroState;” By 2019; (See forward on SSIVA Theory); http://zerostate.transhumanity.net/ 

Umbrello, S; Frank De Bellis, A.; “A Value-Sensitive Design Approach to Intelligent Agents;” – Forthcoming chapter in Artificial Intelligence Safety and Security(2018) CRC Press (.ed) Yampolskiy. R.; https://www.researchgate.net/publication/322602996_A_Value-Sensitive_Design_Approach_to_Intelligent_Agents

To, A.; Holmes, J.; Fath, E.; Zhang, E.; Kaufman, G.; Hammer, J.; “Modeling and Designing for Key Elements of Curiosity: Risking Failure, Valuing Questions;” Dec 2018; 
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/329596987_Modeling_and_Designing_for_Key_Elements_of_Curiosity_Risking_Failure_Valuing_Questions

Waser, M.; “Safe/Moral Autopoiesis and Consciousness;” International Journal of Machine Consciousness, Vol. 05, No. 01, pp. 59-74 (2013); https://www.worldscientific.com/doi/abs/10.1142/S1793843013400052; https://doi.org/10.1142/S1793843013400052 

Waser, M.; “Safely Crowd-Sourcing Critical Mass for a Self-Improving Human-Level Learner/”Seed AI;” University of Sussex, Kent, UK; https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-642-34274-5_58; Biologically Inspired Cognitive Architectures 2012 pp 345-350