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Avoiding Negative Side Effects: Concrete Problems in AI Safety part 1

Robert Miles AI Safety · explainer · Watch on YouTube

What it is

Robert Miles introduces the first of several videos on the paper 'Concrete Problems in AI Safety', focusing on how AI systems can cause accidental negative side effects. It explains the problem in accessible terms.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN recommends Robert Miles' channel as a clear starting point for people curious about AI safety.

  • 2 people recommended it
  • 2 different months
  • 1 strong recommendations
  • first 2018, last 2023

What HN commenters said

  1. “For those curious about AI safety I heavily recommend Robert Miles channel on YouTube.”

    Starting point on Robert Miles' AI safety content.

    jononor, 2023-01 · Strong recommendation · in “Not worried about AI that passes Turing test, but AI that fails it on purpose”

  2. “is covered nicely in this youtube video, as well as the paper referenced there”

    Covers lack of safe fallback policies in AI safety.

    nmca, 2018-05 · Recommendation · in “Uber Self-Driving Car That Struck Pedestrian Wasn’t Set to Stop in an Emergency”

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Topics: negative side effects, concrete problems in ai safety, ai risk, robert miles, alignment

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