About us

About us

ToM4AI is an initiative to promote the incorporation of ToM in AI

ToM4AI initiative

The Theory of Mind for AI (ToM4AI) initiative is a multidisciplinary effort dedicated to advancing artificial intelligence by integrating principles of human social cognition.

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Workshops & Events

Upcoming

  • AAAI 2027 — ToM4AI Workshop - Join us for the third iteration of our flagship workshop, bringing together researchers from various disciplines to discuss the latest advances in Theory of Mind for AI.

Past Workshops

  • AAAI 2026 — ToM4AI Workshop - The second ToM4AI workshop held at AAAI 2026.
  • AAAI 2025 — ToM4AI Workshop - The inaugural ToM4AI workshop that launched this multidisciplinary initiative at AAAI 2025.

Latest Updates

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About Us

Launched at the AAAI 2025 conference, ToM4AI brings together researchers from cognitive science, machine learning, and multi-agent systems to explore how Theory of Mind (ToM)—the ability to attribute mental states like beliefs, desires, and intentions to oneself and others—can enhance AI capabilities.