We discuss two main approaches to ensuring artificial intelligence (AI) behaves as intended: surgical intervention and holistic alignment. Surgical methods involve directly modifying the AI's network to remove undesirable behaviors, likened to a strategic lobotomy. In contrast, holistic alignment focuses on teaching the AI through training with human feedback and applying external safeguards, comparable to therapy. The text explores the trade-offs of each strategy, including precision, impact on performance, and potential for the AI to circumvent controls, while also acknowledging the possibility of combining these methods for a more robust solution. The source also references research and fictional examples to illustrate the complexities and challenges of AI alignment.

Lobotomizing HAL 9000 The Battle for AI's Post-Training Soul

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