A framework for auditing grounding claims

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arXiv:2512.06205v3 Announce Type: replace-cross Abstract: The symbol grounding problem asks how a token such as cat can be about cats. We propose a framework for auditing grounding claims against a declared semantic standard. The audit reports measurements and evidence, with overall verdicts conditional on explicit acceptance criteria. Its profiles assess accuracy, robustness, and composition alongside evidence about how the system acquired its mechanisms, how they contribute to performance, and