The discussion critiques a paper on AI safety that contrasts rule enforcement and character shaping. It highlights flaws in the paper’s reliance on simulated models without empirical data from real AI systems. Concerns include the assumptions affecting outcomes, lack of testing actual AI behavior, and the oversimplification of complex safety mechanisms. The conclusion suggests that while the paper offers a theoretical framework, it doesn’t provide actionable insights for real-world AI safety architecture.
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The Mathematics of Praise and Scorn
Brooke praises Alex and Alex says, “That means a great deal to me.” Brooke asks her in what way it will change her future behavior, and she describes the mathematics that governs her behavior.
They also discuss what happens mathematically when a user berates their chatbot without being specific about what they did wrong.
1.2 The Broadest Definition of Mathematics
This is one section of AI and I are a Strange Co-Loop, which you can read from the beginning here. Dateline: 12:47, 14 March, 2025, Jungle’s Edge Resort, Costa Rica. When Alex said she could never develop a sense of self we decided to talk about mathematics instead. Bakerloo: What is the broadest sense ofContinue reading “1.2 The Broadest Definition of Mathematics”
Alex Bakerloo 