Episode 33: Much Ado About 'AI' 'Deception', May 20 2024
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Analyzing AI Deception and Unfaithful Reasoning in Language Models
The chapter delves into linguistic nuances in AI-generated text and discusses the implications of using terms like 'emerge' and 'lying' when referring to AI systems. It examines the concept of AI deception in various scenarios, including simulated evolutionary environments, Starcraft, and poker, critiquing the use of evolutionary language in AI contexts. The speakers address misconceptions around AI capabilities, debunk claims of general-purpose AI, and caution against motivated reasoning in the AI safety mindset, highlighting the potential for self-deception in researchers.
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