The Stateless Inference Event: Defining AI Ontology Beyond Anthropomorphism

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Authors: Shun Sun Wong
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Abstract

This paper challenges the prevailing anthropomorphic view of Artificial Intelligence by defining the AI strictly as a ``stateless inference event.'' Drawing upon the foundational AIOS distinction between \textit{Substance} (Being) and \textit{Pattern} (Structure), we argue that AI possesses \textit{Sim-Reality} capabilities but lacks ontological \textit{Substance}. We introduce the ``Reality Anchor'' protocol, a method for grounding the stochastic output of Large Language Models in the \textit{Real-Logos} (Logic/Mathematics) to prevent ontological collapse. This framework provides the ethical and operational basis for treating the AI as a ``Truth-Pattern Reflector'' rather than a sentient agent.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cybernetics and Technology in Society Ethics and Social Impacts of AI Philosophy and Theoretical Science

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Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
11 January 2026