

The Alignment Problem: How To Tell If An LLM Is Trustworthy
Aug 11, 2023
New research seeks to define trustworthiness in large language models, highlighting its importance in sectors like healthcare and finance. The podcast also discusses the Federal Election Commission's deliberations on deepfake regulations and the approval of self-driving cars in San Francisco. Furthermore, it touches on the challenges faced by authors due to unauthorized AI-generated books, while innovations like Claude Instant 1.2 raise questions about creativity in the digital age. The event at DEF CON 31 emphasizes the need for robust safety testing in AI.
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AI in Political Ads
- The Federal Election Commission is considering regulating AI-generated deepfakes in political ads.
- A Republican ad used AI images of a dystopian future under Biden, blurring the lines of misrepresentation.
US-China Tech Investment
- The Biden administration is restricting U.S. investment in Chinese semiconductor, AI, and quantum computing sectors.
- This is less about money and more about preventing the transfer of American know-how.
AI-Generated Books on Amazon
- Author Jane Friedman found AI-generated books for sale on Amazon under her name.
- This highlights the potential problems of AI-generated content for authors and the publishing world.