Executive summary: The author funded PIBBSS $25,000 to support their “blue sky” AI safety research, which complements other approaches and may be critical in worst-case scenarios, despite some reservations about their potential pivot towards mainstream interpretability.
Key points:
PIBBSS focuses on neglected basic research that could be impactful in worst-case AGI scenarios.
PIBBSS provides a valuable training ground for “Connector” talent archetypes in AI safety.
The organization has a track record of recruiting experienced non-CS academics to develop novel AI safety approaches.
The author encourages PIBBSS to maintain its focus on “weird ideas” while upholding high academic standards.
Concerns exist about PIBBSS’ applicant selection process and potential pivot towards mainstream interpretability.
The author recommends PIBBSS seek public feedback on their selection and prioritization processes.
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Executive summary: The author funded PIBBSS $25,000 to support their “blue sky” AI safety research, which complements other approaches and may be critical in worst-case scenarios, despite some reservations about their potential pivot towards mainstream interpretability.
Key points:
PIBBSS focuses on neglected basic research that could be impactful in worst-case AGI scenarios.
PIBBSS provides a valuable training ground for “Connector” talent archetypes in AI safety.
The organization has a track record of recruiting experienced non-CS academics to develop novel AI safety approaches.
The author encourages PIBBSS to maintain its focus on “weird ideas” while upholding high academic standards.
Concerns exist about PIBBSS’ applicant selection process and potential pivot towards mainstream interpretability.
The author recommends PIBBSS seek public feedback on their selection and prioritization processes.
This comment was auto-generated by the EA Forum Team. Feel free to point out issues with this summary by replying to the comment, and contact us if you have feedback.