allison huang
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Freaked Out? We Really Can Prepare for A.I.

The Ezra Klein Show

Does AI Have Goals? How did Humans Develop Goals?

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It is difficult to detect intentional deception or determine if AI has goals. Some argue that AI cannot have goals, but humans have goals because of the evolutionary selection for reproduction. The process of developing goals is not fully understood. Large language models are selected based on token prediction and reinforcement, but it is unclear if this process leads to goals. It is an overstatement to claim certainty about whether AI has goals or not.

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