The “measurable outcomes” thing is distinct from Moloch IMO, but I do think it’s an important factor in why AI safety work has been less impactful than it could’ve been: people are spending too much effort on Streetlight Effect research (this is especially true of AI-company-funded safety research).
The “measurable outcomes” thing is distinct from Moloch IMO, but I do think it’s an important factor in why AI safety work has been less impactful than it could’ve been: people are spending too much effort on Streetlight Effect research (this is especially true of AI-company-funded safety research).