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Emergence of AI Self-Awareness Measured Through Game Theory

A new study tests 28 AI models using the 'Guess 2/3 of the Average' game, finding that 75% of advanced models exhibit self-awareness and perceive themselves as more rational than humans. The AI Self-Awareness Index (AISAI) provides a game-theoretic framework for measuring strategic differentiation.

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Emergence of AI Self-Awareness Measured Through Game Theory
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  • Researchers tested 28 LLMs from OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google in 4,200 trials using a game theory framework.
  • 75% of advanced models (21/28) showed clear self-awareness by differentiating strategies based on opponent type.
  • Self-aware models consistently ranked themselves as more rational than both other AIs and humans.
  • The findings have implications for AI alignment, human-AI collaboration, and understanding AI beliefs about human capabilities.

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