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PivotPoint FAQ: What is Model-Based Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

What is Model-Based Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
FAQ Variant(s): How can Artificial Intelligence (AI) be applied to MBSE?; How can Machine Learning (ML) be applied to MBSE?; How can Generative AI (GenAI) be applied to MBSE?;


Model-Based Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a type of AI that leverages predefined behavioral and constraint-based mathematical Models & Simulations (ModSim) to guide its decision-making process. These models, representing the environment and other autonomous agents, can be used by the AI to anticipate the results of different actions, identify the most optimal course of action, and enhance performance over time. These models can be manually crafted by humans or iteratively learned and refined by the AI system. Due to its emphasis on behavior and constraint-based mathematical ModSims, Model-Based AI harmonizes well with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), which also values these ModSims in system architecture, analysis, and design.


Machine Learning (ML), a subfield of AI, equips systems with the capability to learn and evolve from experiences autonomously, without explicit programming. It achieves this by training algorithms on extensive data sets, enabling these algorithms to make predictions or decisions without explicit instructions. A specific subset of ML, known as Generative AI (GenAI), employs algorithms to generate outputs, such as images, music, or text, that mirror their training data. For example, they can learn from a database of paintings to generate new artwork or from a musical data set to compose fresh melodies. Generative models, like Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs) or transformers (as seen in GPT models for natural language processing), are commonly used in these algorithms.

Merging these two methodologies can offer a potent tool for addressing intricate system challenges. In the integrated Model-Based AI + ML approach, the AI system not only derives learning from data but also utilizes a world model for improved, well-informed decisions. This fusion can prove especially beneficial in situations where data is limited or continuously evolving. The model-based element allows the AI system to make logical decisions, even with sparse data, while the machine learning component aids the system in adapting and refining its model as it acquires more data.

Consider autonomous driving as an example. A model-based approach may involve formulating a model representing the behaviors of cars, pedestrians, and other factors. This model could be employed to anticipate various situations. Machine learning could then be applied to refine this model over time, learning from real-world data to enhance the model's predictive capabilities. This blended approach would empower the autonomous driving system to make safe and effective decisions, even in novel or unpredictable circumstances.

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