LessWrong (30+ Karma) [Linkpost] “Embedded Universal Predictive Intelligence” by Cole Wyeth
Dec 4, 2025
Cole Wyeth discusses groundbreaking advancements in embedded agency made by a Google team. They unveil the concept of a Reflective Universal Inductor, which offers an intriguing alternative to traditional models. The conversation dives into the implications of these theories, including how they interact with reflective oracles. Overall, it's a thoughtful exploration of AI's predictive capabilities and how these developments might change our understanding of intelligence.
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Narration And Publication Details
- The piece was narrated by TYPE III AUDIO for Less Wrong.
- It was published on December 3rd, 2025 as a link post summarizing the arXiv paper.
Reflective Oracles And RUI Highlighted
- The research revives reflective oracles as a central tool for reasoning about embedded agents.
- It also offers RUI as an alternative construction with potentially different trade-offs.
Author Discloses No Direct Involvement
- Cole Wyeth clarifies he was not involved in the Google team's work.
- He presents the article as a link post narrating others' research rather than his own contribution.