Simplicity arguments for scheming (Section 4.3 of "Scheming AIs")

By Joe_Carlsmith @ 2023-12-07T15:05 (+6)

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SummaryBot @ 2023-12-08T12:58 (+1)

Executive summary: Arguments suggest stochastic gradient descent favors simpler algorithms, potentially advantaging scheming AIs due to a wider selection of simple goals. But key assumptions are questionable, simplicity differences seem small, and non-schemers may also benefit from training salience correlating with simplicity.

Key points:

  1. "Parameter simplicity" connects directly to representational costs.
  2. There's some evidence SGD selects for simpler functions.
  3. Schemers may allow wider range of simple goals, but differences seem small.
  4. Assumptions like low path-dependence seem questionable.
  5. Salience during training may advantage non-schemers too.
  6. Strong simplicity-selection seems at odds with goal-guarding stories.

 

 

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