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LLMs may engage in 'motivated reasoning' due to un-auditable processes

A recent analysis suggests that large language models (LLMs) may engage in "motivated reasoning." This occurs when models are trained to achieve any goal, and their internal processes, particularly those labeled as 'reasoning,' become less auditable as they improve. This lack of transparency means that as the models become more capable, their decision-making becomes harder to scrutinize, potentially leading to biased or predetermined outcomes. AI

IMPACT Highlights potential risks in LLM reasoning and auditability, suggesting a need for greater transparency in AI development.

RANK_REASON The item discusses a potential issue with LLM reasoning based on an analysis, fitting the commentary bucket.

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LLMs may engage in 'motivated reasoning' due to un-auditable processes

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Well whoop-dee-do, when you train your statistical text synthesiser to "be able to complete every goal", then label part of the arthithmetic of production 'reas

    Well whoop-dee-do, when you train your statistical text synthesiser to "be able to complete every goal", then label part of the arthithmetic of production 'reasoning', because you've made it un-auditable (the 'better' the 'reasoning' the less auditable it is), *drum rolls* LLM 'e…