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AI Alignment: Challenging Unawareness Arguments with New Action Concepts

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This post explores the philosophical implications of AI alignment, specifically challenging the "unawareness argument." The author, Elliott Thornley, introduces concepts like "third actions" and "mixed actions" to analyze scenarios where an AI might not be aware of its own actions or their consequences. The discussion delves into how these concepts affect our understanding of AI responsibility and control. AI

IMPACT Explores theoretical frameworks for understanding AI behavior and control, potentially influencing future alignment research.

RANK_REASON The item is a philosophical discussion on AI alignment concepts, not a primary release or event.

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AI Alignment: Challenging Unawareness Arguments with New Action Concepts

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  1. LessWrong (AI tag) TIER_1 English(EN) · Elliott Thornley ·

    Challenging the unawareness argument with third actions and mixed actions

    <p><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">[</span><a href="https://forum.effectivealtruism.org/posts/Bw8H9tGyNrnZx2mfo/challenging-the-unawareness-argument-with-third-actions-and" rel="noreferrer"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">x-posted from the EA Forum</span></a><span style…

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