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AI alignment research criticized for undefined values in utility maximization

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A new paper explores the concept of AI alignment, arguing that much of the existing literature is built on utility maximization without adequately defining the values involved. The research, co-authored by Andrew Smart, Shazeda Ahmed, Jackie Kay, Jimmy Tobin, and Abeba Birhane, suggests a need for clearer definitions of values within AI alignment frameworks. AI

IMPACT Highlights a critical gap in AI alignment research, potentially influencing future theoretical frameworks and practical implementation.

RANK_REASON The cluster discusses a published academic paper on AI alignment.

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    The literature on # AI "alignment" is based on utility maximization in so many papers, but most of the papers fail to even define values. Read our paper with An

    The literature on # AI "alignment" is based on utility maximization in so many papers, but most of the papers fail to even define values. Read our paper with Andrew Smart, Shazeda Ahmed, Jackie Kay, Jimmy Tobin, and Abeba Birhane to know more. https:// arxiv.org/abs/2608.10327

    LINKS arxiv.org/…/2608.10327
  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    The literature on #AI "alignment" is based on utility maximization in so many papers, but most of the papers fail to even define values. Read our paper with And

    The literature on #AI "alignment" is based on utility maximization in so many papers, but most of the papers fail to even define values. Read our paper with Andrew Smart, Shazeda Ahmed, Jackie Kay, Jimmy Tobin, and @[email protected] to know more. arxiv.org/abs/2608…

    LINKS arxiv.org/…/2608.10327

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