Artificial Souls: A Non-Anthropocentric Ontology for Secure Intelligent Object Ecosystems
Abstract
This work introduces Artificial Souls, a non-anthropocentric ontological framework for the design of secure intelligent object ecosystems. It proposes minimal, purpose-oriented cognitive identities embedded within physical objects, treating intelligence as an emergent ecosystem-level property rather than a human-like capability. Security, identity, and trust are defined as constitutive conditions of ecosystem participation. The framework is articulated through ontological principles, architectural constraints, interaction models, and a concrete urban traffic scenario.
Fields of Study & Subjects
IoT and Edge/Fog Computing
Access Control and Trust
Multi-Agent Systems and Negotiation
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Publication date
- 6 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Preprint