Emergent Explainability: Adding a causal chain to neural network inference
This is a theoretical framework that could improve transparency and trust in AI decision-making across domains like healthcare, but it is incremental as it builds on existing emergent communication concepts.
The paper tackles the problem of enhancing explainable AI by integrating emergent communication to create causal understanding of model outputs, aiming to shift from associative to causal interpretations, with initial demonstration on synthetic data.
This position paper presents a theoretical framework for enhancing explainable artificial intelligence (xAI) through emergent communication (EmCom), focusing on creating a causal understanding of AI model outputs. We explore the novel integration of EmCom into AI systems, offering a paradigm shift from conventional associative relationships between inputs and outputs to a more nuanced, causal interpretation. The framework aims to revolutionize how AI processes are understood, making them more transparent and interpretable. While the initial application of this model is demonstrated on synthetic data, the implications of this research extend beyond these simple applications. This general approach has the potential to redefine interactions with AI across multiple domains, fostering trust and informed decision-making in healthcare and in various sectors where AI's decision-making processes are critical. The paper discusses the theoretical underpinnings of this approach, its potential broad applications, and its alignment with the growing need for responsible and transparent AI systems in an increasingly digital world.