Research survey "Defining (machine) Intelligence"

A recent survey of Artificial Intelligence (AI) educators by Michael Wollowski, Peter Norvig and others (Wollowski et al., 2016) showed a stark difference of opinion about the definition of Artificial Intelligence.

We invite you to participate in our survey "Defining (machine) Intelligence" to gather opinions, from a cross sector of professionals, ultimately to help create a unified message on the goal and definition of AI.

Our preliminary research shows that theories of intelligence and the goal of AI have been the source of much confusion both within the field and among the general public, which may in part be due to the lack of a coherent identity and goal for AI. For example, in the opening sentence of Nils J. Nilsson's book (2010), The Quest for Artificial Intelligence. A History of Ideas and Achievements, he states: "Artificial intelligence may lack an agreed-upon definition."

We hope the results of our study, which will also include a rigorous review of the literature, will help inform academics, researchers, and practitioners with respect to an agreed upon definition of AI from the widest number of practitioners and researchers.

Furthermore, even though many researchers indicate that supporting humanity should be the goal of AI, misconceptions of the field abound. By clarifying the known definitions of intelligence and research goals of Machine Intelligence this should help us and other AI practitioners spread a stronger, more coherent message, to the mainstream media, policymakers, investors, and the general public to help dispel myths about AI.

The survey (https://goo.gl/hMjaE1) may be completed anonymously but if you would like to be notified when the paper is available or have your definition of intelligence be considered for inclusion (with your name alongside) in our coming research paper, then there is also the opportunity to add your name and email address.

Please send an invitation to any homo sapiens (our human bias excludes AI's from participating in this survey) that you feel will be interested and could contribute toward this important principle.
The survey is available here: https://goo.gl/hMjaE1

Thank you very much for your contribution!

Dr. Colin W. P. Lewis
Ph.D. in Behavioral Economics and Data Science
Robotenomics.com, AGI Sentinel Initiative (AGISI.org)