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  220.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-584010190779.mit-edu.top/post/1683975024">Explainable AI for Transparent Decision-Making in Game Systems</a></h2>
  221.                            <p class="info">This paper explores the role of mobile games in advancing the development of artificial general intelligence (AGI) by simulating aspects of human cognition, such as decision-making, problem-solving, and emotional response. The study investigates how mobile games can serve as testbeds for AGI research, offering a controlled environment in which AI systems can interact with human players and adapt to dynamic, unpredictable scenarios. By integrating cognitive science, AI theory, and game design principles, the research explores how mobile games might contribute to the creation of AGI systems that exhibit human-like intelligence across a wide range of tasks. The study also addresses the ethical concerns of AI in gaming, such as fairness, transparency, and accountability.</p>
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  247.                            <h2 class="heading"><a href="https://blog-584010190779.mit-edu.top/post/5176032948">The Role of Commitment Devices in Mobile Game Engagement</a></h2>
  248.                            <p class="info">This research examines how mobile gaming facilitates social interactions among players, focusing on community building, communication patterns, and the formation of virtual identities. It also considers the implications of mobile gaming on social behavior and relationships.</p>
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