Commonsense Reasoning

The ability of an artificial intelligence system to understand, interpret, and reason about everyday situations, objects, actions, and events that are typically encountered in human experiences and interactions. This involves applying general knowledge or intuitive understanding of common sense facts, rules, and relationships to make informed judgments, predictions, or decisions based on the given context or scenario.

Commonsense Reasoning

Areas of application

  • Natural Language Processing
  • Decision Making
  • Recommendation Systems
  • Robotics and Control
  • Human-Computer Interaction

Example

A chatbot is able to reason about a user’s request for directions to a nearby restaurant, taking into account the user’s location, time of day, and preferences for cuisine. Based on this information, the chatbot provides an appropriate response, such as suggesting restaurants nearby or providing alternative options.