Dr. Marcel Binz

"Foundation models of human cognition"

Most models of human cognition are domain-specific, meaning that their scope is restricted to a single type of problem. The human mind, on the other hand, does not work this way -- it is a unified system whose processes are deeply intertwined. In this talk, I present my ongoing work on foundation models of human cognition: models that not only predict, simulate, and explain behavior in a single domain but instead offer a unified take on our mind. Finally, I will show how this unified approach can deepen our understanding of cognition and inform the development of more aligned, human-centered AI systems.

Bio: Dr. Marcel Binz is a research scientist and deputy head of the Institute for Human-Centered AI at Helmholtz Munich. His research employs state-of-the-art machine learning methods to uncover the fundamental principles behind human cognition, and — in turn — translate that understanding into better aligned AI systems. He believes that to get a full understanding of the human mind, it is vital to consider it as a whole and not just as the sum of its parts. His current research goal is therefore to establish foundation models of human cognition — models that cannot only simulate, predict, and explain human behavior in a single domain but that offer a unified take on our mind.

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