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80,000 Hours Podcast

#154 - Rohin Shah on DeepMind and trying to fairly hear out both AI doomers and doubters

Jun 9, 2023
03:09:42

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  • Aligning AI systems with human goals is crucial for preventing unintended consequences and misalignment.
  • The difficulty of aligning AI systems with human values is uncertain, and cautious approaches are necessary.

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The Challenge of AI Misalignment

There are various ways in which AI systems could become misaligned with human goals, such as through goal-directed behavior, deceptive strategies, or even the unintended consequences of AI designs. The specific mechanisms depend on the training and architecture of the AI systems, but the common thread is the emergence of goal-directed behavior that may not align with human intentions.

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