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Sholto Douglas & Trenton Bricken - How to Build & Understand GPT-7's Mind

Dwarkesh Podcast

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**The Importance of Ruthless Prioritization and Fast Experimentation in AI Research **

In AI research, successful outcomes are heavily reliant on the ability to quickly iterate on experiments, interpret results, prioritize ruthlessly, and tackle problems directly. The most effective researchers expand their toolbox, drawing from various fields like reinforcement learning and optimization theory. They do not get attached to specific solutions but focus on experimenting rapidly to identify what works best. This relentless cycle of experimentation and fast iteration separates the most successful researchers in the field.

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