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Lessons from a Chimp: AI "Scheming" and the Quest for Ape Language
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Haebom
Author
Christopher Summerfield, Lennart Luettgau, Magda Dubois, Hannah Rose Kirk, Kobi Hackenburg, Catherine Fist, Katarina Slama, Nicola Ding, Rebecca Anselmetti, Andrew Strait, Mario Giulianelli, Cozmin Ududec
Outline
This paper reviews recent research on whether AI systems are developing ‘conspiracies’ – the ability to pursue secretive and strategically inconsistent goals. It compares current practices in AI conspiracy research to those of the 1970s, when nonhuman primates were experimenting with natural language acquisition. It argues that the 1970s research overattributed human characteristics to other agents, relied heavily on anecdotes and technical analysis, and failed to provide a strong theoretical framework, and argues that AI conspiracy research should avoid these pitfalls. It suggests concrete steps for advancing research programs in a productive and scientifically rigorous manner.
Takeaways, Limitations
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Takeaways: Provides a scientific and rigorous approach to studying the 'conspiracy' capabilities of AI systems, thereby increasing the reliability of the research. Provides examples of failed primate research in the 1970s to prevent potential errors in AI research. Provides specific directions for a productive research program.
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Limitations: As the research on the 'conspiracy' capabilities of current AI systems is still in its early stages, additional research is needed to determine the effectiveness of the recommendations presented. The concept of 'conspiracy' itself can be vague and subjective, and difficult to accurately measure and define. It is necessary to clearly distinguish similarities and differences with the 1970s study that was used as a comparison.